Family in Transition – Chapter 2

Francisco’s Intervention Stanley rushed to the hospital after making several phone calls hopefully to see everything went well with the inspection. Tears flowed down his face at the thought of his beautiful wife in emergency care. He reached the hospital and cruised the parking lots looking for an opening and cursed as he had to do several circuits before finding a vacated spot. He sped … Continue reading Family in Transition – Chapter 2

Family in Transition – Chapter 1

Tragedy Strikes Stanley Gifford stood outside the front entrance of the new factory. It was a project they’d been working on for the past ten years as a family and the genius behind the project was his father Claude who’d over his lifetime weaned the company away from the much smaller operation his grandfather had operated under the title Gifford Engineering. Giant companies had become … Continue reading Family in Transition – Chapter 1

Herbert’s Big Change – Chapter 4

The Big Surprise Both Herb and Izabela watched over the next few months as they detected Elizabeth’s strength slowly ebbing. In the last month of the term Elizabeth could hardly drag herself to the university, but once there by some miracle her resolve overcame her condition and she appeared to faculty staff and students just as she’d always done. On top of her game and … Continue reading Herbert’s Big Change – Chapter 4

Herbert’s Big Change – Chapter 3

Izabela Elizabeth had been watching her son to gauge how her plan for Izabela to care for her in her final months would fit in with his introverted personality. She’d done everything she could think of over his growing years to encourage him to mix with his peers at school and even invited them to the home on occasions to try and make him more … Continue reading Herbert’s Big Change – Chapter 3

Herbert’s Big Change – Chapter 1

The Big Decision Herbert Forman sat on the terrace of his apartment looking out over the skyline of New York. He had some decisions to make which were troubling his mind and spending time on the terrace helped him relax as he watched the winking lights blazing their glory from many skyscrapers in his line of view. During the day he could look out over … Continue reading Herbert’s Big Change – Chapter 1

Scott Finds a Reason to Live Again Chapter 4

Hopes Fulfilled After the meal the three women bustled around the kitchen and Carmen investigated all the cupboards and drawers there. If she was to stay for a while, then she needed to be familiar with where everything was situated in the home as she wanted to play her part rather than sit back and be waited on. Gina watched this with interest and turned … Continue reading Scott Finds a Reason to Live Again Chapter 4

Scott Finds a Reason to Live Again Chapter 3

Beginning Family Integration Scott looked at his watch as he headed for his consulting room. He was pleased with the meeting and after sitting down facing the computer he spied a fat package on his table so turned to check which patient results this may be. Usually, required test results came to his computer these days. Glancing at the senders address he smiled. The sender … Continue reading Scott Finds a Reason to Live Again Chapter 3

Scott Finds a Reason to Live Again Chapter 2

Looking For a Balanced Life Trevor spoke. “Daniela please continue to play that was beautiful.” She stood looking at her mother for a minute then handed it to Trevor and fled to her mother sobbing. Memories of her family gatherings were too painful for her to continue. Carmen kissed her daughter repeatedly to calm her then whispered in her ear. Carmen then departed as suddenly … Continue reading Scott Finds a Reason to Live Again Chapter 2

Ratnagiri – Chapter 3

Susheela’s Whispered Wish Aswarti glanced around the restaurant then continued to talk. “I did my research on you before approaching you at the plantation to find out how formidable you’d be in the event I had to represent against you in court. You have an impressive family tree and are known for honest dealings and are very competent and astute.” Raj laughed. “Aswarti I’m always … Continue reading Ratnagiri – Chapter 3