Richie Discovers a Savior Memories of Aly’s abusive army husband when he was on leave with them contrasted with this man’s concern for his daughter’s welfare and his obvious commitment to those he loved. It would be nice to have a man like that to share her lonely load, and she wondered if he was lonely too or too absorbed in his work like her … Continue reading From Grief to Happiness – Chapter 3
Alyson Miles Aly Miles shouted to get everyone’s attention. “Time for class. You have one hour so no more talk unless I ask you questions and we’ll demonstrate more of the arts of painting and water-colouring. I expect you’ve bought your homework with you which I’ll grade with comments this evening after class. Naomi, would you like to join us. These are paid for classes, … Continue reading From Grief to Happiness – Chapter 2
Naomi Finds a Friend Naomi Fisher sat on a rise near the road looking at the falls giving the village its name her school bag by her side. This was her favourite diversion after school and the drop off point for the bus in this rural community called Silver Cascade. She’d been dropped off by the school bus along with other students bussed those fifteen … Continue reading From Grief to Happiness – Chapter 1
Melissa Finds Her Soulmate Mel was now able to spend more time at the hospital and having taken more units of study found herself assigned to theatres. Her competence was noted by the surgeons operating there each day and they missed her on her days off and sought her to assist when she was available. Dr. Philip Hansen the orthopaedic surgeon was particularly impressed with … Continue reading Melissa Learns to Trust Again – Chapter 3
A Change of Circumstances A month passed and Mel was now moved to her brother’s business apartment next to his home and happy with the location where she could have less area to maintain along with her job. It was wonderful for this apartment to have three bedrooms previously servicing multiple clients as her mother could occupy a room if she needed to rest while … Continue reading Melissa Learns to Trust Again – Chapter 2
Betrayal of Trust Melissa Williams sat at the kitchen table with bills for payment spread out in front of her and contemplated which of them was the most important to pay first. Telephone was important as that was necessary for business, power and heating came a very close second and that would leave precious little to feed her and her precious daughter Elizabeth Alma. Then … Continue reading Melissa Learns to Trust Again – Chapter 1
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
