The socials Bradley and Patty came over. The 3 of them chatted as Patty took Sara to a bedroom to examine her. Then they set around the kitchen table as Sara filled out her report. When they were alone, Dillon and Evie curled up on the couch watching all the socialContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”
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Fingers
Sunshine Valley
Revival Sara 2 showed up at the door in tears. Dillon answered the door with a towel in his hand moppin’ his wet hair. She choked through her tears, “is Evelyn home?” Visibly shaking, he let her in. “Come on in. Have a seat,” he pointed at the living room. Continue reading “Sunshine Valley”
A bed of Roses
Roses are considered the most romantic flower. Within their delicate petals, they contain all the power. The fragrance so sweet, tender and mild. A move intended to beguile? They exude the essence of love. They are gentle in expression; whereas we tend to shove. They show sentiments we can’t express in words. Does itContinue reading “A bed of Roses”
Sunshine Valley
Cattail Dillon had to change as soon as he got to the station. He had blood on his clothes. He tried his best not to break out in tears as the shower beat on his back. This was the first time, since he had been elected sheriff that a deputy had killed someone.Continue reading “Sunshine Valley”
Hidden in plain sight: songs you didn’t know were about Christianity
Romans 8:28 NIV “28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Have you ever been be-bopping down the road listening to 107.3 (not a Christian radio station) when a song comes on that grabs your feel goods? You’reContinue reading “Hidden in plain sight: songs you didn’t know were about Christianity”
Sunshine Valley
Deputy Calvin Dillon was in good spirits as he bounced toward Smith’s. He hadn’t heard from her in a couple months. Even though she had a landline phone, forget about her answering it. As he rounded a curve, his c.b. came to life. “Hey sheriff, whur u at?” “Just past Porter’sContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”
Hard Fought Hallelujah
My eyes are on you Jesus, as I walk on hot coals. My heart is on you Jesus, as my mind is overloaded with mold. My arms are reaching for you God, as torment is heaped upon my soul. My eyes are on you Jesus, as I step on weathered spikes. My heart is onContinue reading “Hard Fought Hallelujah “
Sunshine Valley
The meeting It had been a month since the team from Frankforts last contact. Bradley was making sure to filter every new piece of news through them. They even knew about the plan to ‘poke the bear’. No one really seemed to notice that Dillon had taken 2 weeks off. But that’s theContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”
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