End of an Era, New Beginning John sat stunned thinking of how his plans could fail and his father had just pronounced no way to return to the fold. “Give me the keys now!” John reached into his pocket and produced the keys to the business and house holding them momentarily while he gave quick thought to what he should do next. Len reached over … Continue reading Mason Family Turmoil to Recovery – Chapter 5
Trouble in the Barnard Family Sheila Mason began work for Len Barnard as a housekeeper and there was no hint of any impropriety between them. But over time Barnard grew fond of this woman who pulled out all stops to keep the home clean, cook and care for his children’s needs. Eventually Barnard asked if she felt she needed to return to her family and … Continue reading Mason Family Turmoil to Recovery – Chapter 4
Facebook Family Discoveries That evening after they’d returned home Trisha poured out her thanks to Anthony and Marion Sykes for all they’d done not only for her but her birth family as well. It had been a revealing afternoon, and she had a real glow of acceptance having met her brother and heard what had motivated her being separated from her father and brothers. She … Continue reading Mason Family Turmoil to Recovery – Chapter 3
Trish Learns About Family. Susan starstruck with this generous good looking young man Marcus Grainger replied without delay. “If you ask my father’s permission, I’ll agree to marry you and am not interested in seeking a rich man but a man who will love me and my children and be loyal to me throughout life. My parents are my role model for a happy married … Continue reading Mason Family Turmoil to Recovery – Chapter 2
Trisha said goodbye to her adoptive mother Marion Sykes as she exited their BMW outside the entrance of Hornsby Station. This was Trisha’s morning routine since she commenced work at NSW Council of Social Services Australia, and she knew the train would deliver her to the office to commence her duties on time as the service was punctual except for rare times when there was … Continue reading Mason Family Turmoil to Recovery – Chapter 1
Returning to Biawacheeitchish Roots “What’s your husband’s name Bea. I was finishing my economics degree when one Dwaine Johnson finished his studies in a different department. It would be a huge coincidence if he happened to be your husband now. I remember that party all the graduates celebrated together as we had massive headaches afterward.” “Well, it so happens that huge coincidence happens to be … Continue reading Biawacheeitchish – Chapter 5
Negotiating a Cross-Cultural Marriage The Johnsons would have been shocked by White Cloud’s suggestion they begin living together, and she could read in Dwaine’s face the relief of her refusing the offer. She knew that he’d be faithful to her in that he was prepared to wait until everything was done within the bounds of the paleface moral code. Next day with the government certificate … Continue reading Biawacheeitchish – Chapter 4
Testing a New Relationship Dwaine watched her silently with a combination of pride at the fact she’d chosen him despite hardly knowing him. She was amazing and he counted himself lucky to have stopped to rescue that lone hitchhiker on route 90. But his newly discovered feelings of love for this woman a feeling he’d never experienced before were beginning to be tempered by apprehension. … Continue reading Biawacheeitchish – Chapter 3
A Change of Plan Elizabeth studied the new arrival. “You’re most welcome dear I hope you like our ranch. What’s your name?” Dwaine interjected. “Tell her your Crow name, perhaps she’ll understand as she knows some of the language. We’ve had tribals working for the family for generations.” “My name is Biawacheeitchish.” Elizabeth hugged her again. That means Pretty Shield and it’s considered a beautiful … Continue reading Biawacheeitchish – Chapter 2
Highway Encounter Dwaine Johnson was about two hours into his journey home on route 90 the Billings segment of his journey from the university of Montana in Missoula. He was now the proud owner of a certificate declaring him to be a Masters in Biochemistry and Biophysics and had a week of celebration behind him with his successful classmates and gigantic headache before heading for … Continue reading Biawacheeitchish – Chapter 1
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