Leaving home, she looked back once more as her mother waved, cat in arms, trying not to cry. She had to go and raise the cat’s paw and wave. It was her undoing, and she drove away with tears streaming down her face. She’d be back, she knew, but there was something in leaving homeContinue reading “A Return To Church”
Category Archives: Faith Stories
Strength To Be Alone
They stared at me, the strangers with no clue, some with pity, others with curiosity as to why I sat alone with no company to keep. They didn’t know that I had the strength to be alone. The day had been hot, and the work harder than usual. I had walked to the pool toContinue reading “Strength To Be Alone”
One Last Lesson
It was early, well, at least for me. I resented having to wake up so early and go walking. My doctor told me I needed to get more activity, so here I was, stomping hostilely along a familiar path. Very hostilely, I might add. Little did I know what was in store and that thereContinue reading “One Last Lesson”
The Strength To Carry On
He dropped by early in the morning. The mist was still rising from the field, and I had just dragged myself in to make some tea. Just a short visit,’ he had said and walked over to put the kettle on. I sat, silently stunned at the image of him standing there, and stared. LookingContinue reading “The Strength To Carry On”