by Diane W. Bailey | Apr 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
Blessed is the one who persevere under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. James 1:12...
by Diane W. Bailey | Apr 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
A Message Sent in DNA.
by Diane W. Bailey | Apr 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
Soap and Baby Lotion are her fragrances. She clutches the blanket, whose color is of tenderness, and whose lace took days to make. Long chocolate ringlets cascade over my shoulder. Her forehead hides in the bend of my neck, and my hair covers hers, as I whisper to her...
by Diane W. Bailey | Apr 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
Lying on the floor cradling my pounding head in the crook of my arm, drawing the design of the rug with my finger while clutching tissues. In the past twenty-four hours, the thing that I fear has come upon me. Walking in he announces the promise he made before God,...
by Diane W. Bailey | Apr 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
Today is Passover. Papa and I will celebrate it together without Mother for the first time. My name is Sarah, and I am eleven. Yesterday I prepared all of the food for our Seder meal today. Last year Mother and I cooked it together. I miss her so much… The streets...