The Big One
I prayed the whole way to work — thanking God for protecting me from what could’ve happened when I veered off the path. I allowed myself to be distracted rather…
Category: Building Relationships
Off the Path
I spent the weekend resting and trying to convince Adrian that I wasn’t interested in Tony from the Chapel. That’s how Eric referred to him when he spoke his name…
You Shouldn’t Have
This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad. As I typed those words, I sang them in my head as I remember hearing Renee…
Dropping Like Flies
It didn’t take long to find out who sent the flowers. Eric shared his disapproval all day, but I had to ignore him. We had plenty to keep us busy…
Skeeter Wings
The first few weeks at the Base Commander’s Office were busy. I was always running hither and yon, answering phones, making slides on a plotter, remembering not to jump up…
Take the Long Way Home
I left church feeling a lot better about this place. The mass I attended reminded me of the 7:00 AM mass in my home town — all parishioners were over…
Maybe We’re Not Doomed After All
The next morning I woke up early and headed upstairs to the day room. There were a few guys up there sprawled out on couches — some hungover from their…
Doomed
There was more than a modicum of fear associated with this move. I spent the rest of the week perseverating over the tiniest of details. How long is the flight?…
Better Twogether 