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25 Most Recent Family Short Stories

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Sarah's Journal (Entry #4) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Sarah writes in her journal prior to everyone rising from their beds; she is going to take advantage of the peace and quiet...
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Sarah's Journal (Entry #5) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Sarah is enjoying the early-morning quietness before the family arises to start the day. Photo (c) 2007, Karla Dorman...
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Sarah's Journal: July 23, 2009. by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Sarah Wright writes to let us know what they have been up to...
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Sarah's Journal: We Have A New Daughter!! (5/13/09) by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
The Wright family has grown by one: they are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their brand new daughter, Promise Hope, from Liberia, Africa. She is due to come in on Friday, in just two more days: the family is wild with joy...
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Sapphire Ronee's Story by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
My name is Sapphire Ronee Pearson, and I am 14 years old (and am the oldest girl in my family). I live in Fort Worth, Texas, with my parents, Milton and Phoebe, and my brothers Ashton and Brandt. We also have six adopted kids in our family. Of the adopted kids, three are girls (Hayleigh--6;..
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Sari Annike's Journals (23 Oct, 2009), Ivalo Finland. by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Sari Annike, busy mother of three, writes in her journal while her children are down for their afternoon nap...
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Saturday Matinee by Raymond Morrow
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Saturday Morning Crazy. by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
A boy copes with chaos every Saturday morning...
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Saturday Night Live by Mendy Thompson
Our version of entertainment on a Saturday night back in the 1960s...
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Save a place for me by Mike Coatesworth
A man relates his true thoughts and feelings as he visits and comforts his dying sister in a hospice..
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Saw Lassie, Want a Collie! by Mark Lichterman
“Mommy says I should help you!” He put his arm around his grandmother’s waist and, indeed, she did let him carry some of her weight, but Mitchell didn’t care because he felt he was doing something important by helping an adult and was glad that it was his bubby that he was able to help. ..
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Say It Loud, Say It Clear by Vena McGrath
Words from a song, remember them well...
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Saying Goodbye by Richard Kallao
original..
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School Daze by Terry Michaels
Reflections of school days and the friends we make there...
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Scoring Goals by Barrie KIBBLE
Boy overcomes bully..
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Searching For 2 Sisters by Sylvia Allison
When Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast - after twenty-five years I worried about my two sisters. Are they okay? Searching frantically .....
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Searching for Hope Chapters Eight, Nine and Ten by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen
I could not understand how those who saw God’s beauty on a daily basis, how people saw God’s Grace, could chose not to see his love, to see his creation. They saw the creations, but refused to open the eyes to the creator. Star and Ferensheteh had seen so much darkness, yet they believed. God was..
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Seasons of Change by April Smith
...Will this be the year that Rachel outgrows her beloved, faithful friend, Jackie? ..
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Second Step Down from the Porch by jeanne watson
... a family story of tragic consequence ..
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Secrets and Lies by Beverly Mahone
That secret and whatever lies are associated with my dad's birth have also been buried with my grandmother and her siblings because they are all now dead as well. ..
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Secrets in the Walls by Debra Kraft
Of all those who have come to pass through those doors since our family said goodbye to that old house none will ever know the Danish immigrant who had built his dreams into that house, and sealed his secrets there as well. ..
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Seeing the World by Liz Cosline
A child's view..
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Self Portrait [revised] by Alan Abrams
what's it like, when you begin to realize that a person you can't stand may be a lot like you are? [this a revision, with many refinements and suggestions from Margaret Meyers--Thanks, Mags!]..
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SENIOR LOVE by Barbara Sue
There is no age limit on falling in love....
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Sequel by Alan Busch
This story is the sequel to one I posted (by a link to www.authorsden.com) on Facebook several hours ago under the title of "Shabbos Mincha with Reb Isser". It would be advisable have read the first part in order to better understand the second. I have begun the second story with a few of..
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Serena's Journal: My Heart Hurts For Her by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen
Right now she and her daughter along with my little girl are with Auntie, Hubby and I can use some private time LOL! And Sierra said she was ready to go home and would be happy to take Jamee with her, the truth is I think she just wanted to feel useful. I would never think of her as otherwise thou..
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Sergei and Company--The Newest Family Members by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
In the last story, mommy wrote about raising kids, kids who are considered "special-needs" because of age, race, handicap, or because they cannot be separated from their birth siblings. (I CAN'T believe she didn't forget a SINGLE name when she listed all of our names at the end!!!!) ..
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Serpentine Part One ( A Vignette) by Iva Lawson
When we are young and impetuous, our parents curse us with "I hope you have two more just like you." The curse is a powerful one that works every time!..
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Serpentine Part Two (A True Story) by Iva Lawson
Part One of this slithery story was true, but written in short story form with names changed. Part Two actually happened as written...
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Shabbat Shalom: A Happy Mothers Day To All You Mothers Out There by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen
The wedding plans are moving along nicely. Can you believe I am already talking wedding plans? It seems like only yesterday I was a little girl. Now here I am all grown up LOL! ..
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Shabbat Shalom: Home At Last by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen
I want to get back to the bussiness of living, and not sit around feeling sorry for myself. I have those moments yet, but I am so blessed I have a wonderful husband, and a family who supports me...
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Shabbat Shalom: Rebekka Rachel Writes by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen
I am looking forward to Thanksgiving spending time with both my family and my inlaws. I couldnt ask for better inlaws than the Sanduskys...
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Shabbat Shalom: Rebekka Rachel Writes by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen
Rebekka Rachel updates, she's in a good mood with good reason..
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Shalev is Silent by Sam Vaknin
"I have a feeling that no one loves me anymore. She is distancing herself and I am losing my daughters. When on vacation, I am a stranger in my own home, with no authority or recognition. It feels so helpless. I cannot hold on to them. Tonight I dreamt that I am screaming as they retreated, eerily o..
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Shalom Journal.Rebekka Rachel Writes July.11.07 by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen
In a couple of hours Missy is coming over and we are all going shopping including Mom for my dress. It's hard to believe Missy is getting married, and Johnny is going to be my date to the wedding, I am rather excited. Even Shilah will be coming along for the ride to get th..
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Shalom Journal: Naomi Writes With Help For Rebekka Rachel by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen
Austin is fitting in with Missy's family very well. She is going to take after her Mom with the adopting LOL, but thats a good thing. She has alot of love and compassion. ..
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Shalom Journal: Rebekka Rachel Here ( I Have Four New Cousins!) by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen
Aunt Kendra had four babies, yes four babies, not three, isn't that amazing? ..
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Shalom Journal: We're Back Home Now by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen
I am doing well myself and Susie is feeling better from the Bladder infection, Audrey is home, and they were able to fly her little boy to the local childrens hospital, and he is doing well, for being so small. ..
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Shalom Journal; Rebekka Rachel Writes (May.24.07) by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen
? I am doing well myself, when I went to the doctors, I had no signs of infection, the blood work was all as it should be, so no hospital stays for me! I am sure happy about that, but I do worry alot about Holly, Susie and Aunt Louisa, I see them all three steadily declini..
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Shalom Louisiana: Naomi Ruth Cohen Here (Good News Finally!) by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen
Rebekka Rachel was relieved to here Johnny is doing better, she was so afraid she was going to loose him but praise the Lord she did not. I am glad that things are starting to look up for your family, as I said they are for mine as well. ..
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Shalom Louisiana: Naomi Writes by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen
Rebekka Rachel is more quiet than usual, I am left to wonder what is on her mind. ..
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Shalom Mamma: A Daughters Letter to Her Mother (Rebekka Rachel to Naomi) by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen
From the time I was very small you knew something was not right, a child that could not feel pain was not normal, and by the time I was just over a year a diganosis, Pain Insentivity Disorder, the fact that I can not feel pain changed my life forever. I lost my right leg at eleven, my left leg a ye..
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Share the Gift of Your Heart (For Crossroads) by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen
I tend to be the type of person who cherishes her loved ones, her friends, and I try to be there for them no matter the circumstances, I feel that I do my best to be the best person I can be, but I admit sometimes I fail. I am not perfect, but I serve a perfect Lord, his life sacrificed on the cros..
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Read excerpt from Sharifa's Wish (free download) Sharifa's Wish (free download) by H. Lena Jones
A young girl's wish to bring a moment's joy to the elderly at a Nursing Home in New Jersey comes through in the most extraordinary way...
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Sharing Frustrations: A Conversation With Audrey and Lousia, Written W/ S.T by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen
Louisa May (Mother On Wheels) says: sorry I had to help the kids get ready for bed Louisa May (Mother On Wheels) says: they've all been to keyed up to sleep Louisa May (Mother On Wheels) says: I think its being in this new place MotherHubbard7 says: ..
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Shaye and me by Vena McGrath
What can I say about my beautiful 4 legged hairy mate except words of admiration and love...
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Shaylene's Story (I'm Just A Little Girl) by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen
I have a disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and I use a wheelchair to get around. Sometimes at home I will play on the floor with my big sister, or we will read storybooks together. ..
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She Brought Me to My Knees by Bonnie May
This is a true story about my Grandma, I loved and will never forget the lessons she taught or the memories I have. This is one of them...
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Shilah Winslow: For the Love of My Family by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen
I want them to understand that we are not the enemy we are just the soldiers fighting for our country. ..
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Shilah Winslows Journal: Oct.08.07 (1800th Story) by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen
My own children are doing well, Kayleigh is loving school, they have put her in advanced reading classes, maybe because she has been reading since she was in preschool. She loves books and I encourage that, in that way she takes after me. ..
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