I read the news today oh boy About a lucky man who made the grade And though the news was rather sad But I just had to laugh I loved the photograph . . .
Francine and Tommy remained in the Pacific Northwest after those special days spent with Max and Kathy. She was gratified in the knowledge that she kept her family promise to them. Their life changing gift gave her the opportunity to attend years of medical school and...
Francine sat silently in shock, letting his words sink in. Nobody has lived in this house ever since the McKay’s passed away ten years ago yesterday, on Christmas Day, 1979. She stood up and stared at him with incredulity and contempt, “Why would you lie like that?...
As Francine drifted off to sleep under the soft blankets in front of the warm fire, she was happy and content. Tommy was safe and asleep in the next sofa, wearing his new woolen cap. Her thoughts were on the last few days when the universe did in fact show them...
“C’mon Tommy, get your coat on, we’re gonna get us a tree,” declared Max. “Yes!!” shouted Tommy as his mom helped him get snuggled into his coat, so pleased to see his joy. The boys both headed out through the kitchen door. The sun shone brightly against the new...
Pointing to the stone hearth Max said, “Just put the wood down there,” and proceeded to teach Tommy the fine art of lighting the fireplace. Making sure the chimney flue was opened he put down the crumpled newspapers and smaller kindling first, and as soon as they lit,...
