Loved Just As You Are

Eleanor came home from high school feeling tired and out of place. She knew she was supposed to figure out what she wanted and where she wanted to be, but she couldn’t sort her thoughts after listening to her classmates.  In one class, students spoke of university and what they wanted to be for theirContinue reading “Loved Just As You Are”

To Be Happy is a Choice

Ethan lived with a chronic disability and was often met with restrictions when he wanted to enjoy time with others. People felt sorry for him, always stating how they felt things should be for him, though Ethan believed he was the luckiest person alive. Ethan didn’t attend parties like his siblings, always staying close toContinue reading “To Be Happy is a Choice”

My Tears are My Joy

Kyle was celebrating five years of cancer remission and he was driving his wife, Alice, out for a night out in the country. Kyle was quiet as he drove, his mind wandering to the years of his battle. He remembered the struggle, fear, support, and love throughout those years. His emotions erupted with gratitude andContinue reading “My Tears are My Joy”

Enjoyment in Cleaning

It was a Monday afternoon and Louise sat with her two friends listening to their complaints about chores. ” My mother made me do so much work! To dust the shelves, I had to take everything down. When the shelves were clean, I had to dust each object before replacing them on the shelf!” HeatherContinue reading “Enjoyment in Cleaning”

Sharing Love

Joanna’s mother, an early childhood educator, spent her free time collecting craft supplies and searching the internet for innovative projects. Joanna was used to being her mother’s craft guinea pig and wondered what made her mother work so hard. “Joanna! Honey! Will you come with me to the dollar store?” her mother yelled one afternoon.Continue reading “Sharing Love”