What is the most amazing Christmas gift that you ever received? Here is the story of mine. Today, twenty-five years ago, I went into my parents' bedroom and did not find who I was looking for. My neighbour was sleeping in my parent's bed. Something was up. The memory of a small baby in a … Continue reading The Greatest Gift by Solveig Werner | Advent 2018 Day 20
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A new adventure
It is September, which means it's la rentrée, or back to school, work, etc, it's like the new year just even more so, it's a moment for new beginnings. It's the end of a long day... The kids are sleeping and as S is in London, meaning that I have the evening all to myself. I … Continue reading A new adventure
Advent Calendar Day 10: Christmas Traditions by Diana Gordon
Christmas Traditions by Diana Gordon My only siblings are far older than I—my oldest brother is a full 12 years older than I, while my other brother is 8 years older than I—and had stopped believing in Santa Clause by the time I was born, but they played along with great effect. It was only … Continue reading Advent Calendar Day 10: Christmas Traditions by Diana Gordon
An unlikely death
She dried her tears with her handkerchief. There he lay, helpless, lifeless, cold, so fragile and so small in his wafer thin coffin. He, who had been her best friend, her true love, her soulmate, her little brother, her twin. Mother had always been worried about his health. The doctor had told them more than … Continue reading An unlikely death
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