What advice would you give to your teenage self? This prompt reminded me of a previous letter I wrote and published. The echoes of my inner child reverberate through my soul. Her story is etched into my bones. Tucked away and out of sight but proof of distant days. A memory long since forgotten, yetContinue reading “Letter to My Younger Self”
Author Archives: Heather Congrove
What Is Your Biggest Fear?
What is your biggest fear? Every person has one, no matter their social status. Some will say a certain animal or heights or maybe the dark. Others will insist they don’t have one, unable to admit it even to themselves. Me, I have many fears, but only one that rattles my soul when I thinkContinue reading “What Is Your Biggest Fear?”
My Love
Two hearts destined to meet.All doubts determined to defeat. Two opposite worlds collide as love grows stronger inside. We are both from a different storybut we can make it work don’t worry. It’s not been perfect, it’s not been easy. Some days are hard and just too busy. But no matter the struggle, no matterContinue reading “My Love”
His Tiny Hands
His tiny hands wrap around mine.His way in the world he is trying to find. As his footsteps grow stronger,my hand he needs no longer. Slowly but surely he will drift away,oh how I dread that day. When he becomes a manwith the whole world in his hand. I’ll look back and see them stressfulContinue reading “His Tiny Hands”
Ezra Excerpt
Ariana shivers at the unusual sight before her. She backs out of the room, hoping the one she is looking for lies behind the next door. Her trembling hands make it impossible to lock the door. She fumbles with the key until the smooth metal finish slips between her fingers. She tries desperately to catchContinue reading “Ezra Excerpt”
Gratitude
Sally and Bob were a typical American family, four kids and a dog, with a two-story house and a white picket fence. They were the picture perfect example of the American dream. One evening, Bob noticed that Sally had been under the weather lately and decided to treat her with a special surprise. “Maybe aContinue reading “Gratitude”
Ten Facts About Everyday Objects
Aluminum foil.aluminum foil is not made from 100% illuminum. It is made from aluminum alloys which contain trace elements of nickel iron and silicone. It starts out in aluminum ingots called pigs. Next, it is rolled and pressed until it reaches the desired thickness. Then it is cut to the desired size specification. It wasContinue reading “Ten Facts About Everyday Objects”
Letter to My Younger Self
The echoes of my inner child reverberate through my soul. Her story is etched into my bones. Tucked away and out of sight but proof of distant days. A memory long since forgotten, yet fragments of essence remain. Tiny pieces of who I once was entwined into what I am today. I close my eyesContinue reading “Letter to My Younger Self”
Pregnancy
It is amazing the transformation a woman goes through during pregnancy. Each day upon waking she must adjust to a different weight, a bigger belly, a different walk and balance. Not once after she conceives will she wake up exactly the same as she was the day before. She learns to live with new strugglesContinue reading “Pregnancy”
Small Town Churches
I live in a small town at the bottom of Ohio. Naturally , my community was part of the famous Bible belt that stretched across America. I heard the name of God early and most everyone in town went to church. We were all raised with a sense of morals and respect. We were taughtContinue reading “Small Town Churches”
