Sometimes blessings are unexpected. I was shaking as first one line appeared and then another fainter line. Positive. The test was positive. I blinked hard and looked again. Perhaps there was some mistake? “Dave, can you take a look at this?” I was crying at this point. “Are there two lines?” My husband came and … Continue reading The Surprise of a Lifetime
Category: Blessing
Modern Day Cinderella
It began with a phone call. I had landed an interview for an absolutely amazing job. After I got off the phone, however, I walked into the bathroom and looked at my reflection. This is the opportunity of a lifetime, I thought. But there is NO WAY that I can go to an interview looking … Continue reading Modern Day Cinderella
A Daddy’s Gift
The little girl was perched on the couch beside her Daddy. In her lap was a gift, a beautiful box tied with a perfect pink bow. The girl sat for a moment and stared at the present with shining eyes. "Is this really for me?" she finally asked, her voice trembling with excitement. "Yes, it's … Continue reading A Daddy’s Gift