1) M&Ms
2) School
3) Quill pen writing
4) Writing... what do you think?
Cora put down her pitcher, dipped her feet in the laughing
brook, and then bent down and stuck her head in. She came up smiling and
dripping, for the day was a hot one. All of a sudden, she heard, “Ding, ding,
ding, ding.” It was the dinner bell! She quickly dipped some water in the
pitcher. Saying a silent prayer for the deliciously cold water, she ran, almost
flying, back to her house.
When Cora got back, her sister and brother had already sat
down. “Where were ya, Cora?” Carl inquired airily. He was eight years old, and
had all the freedom and alacrity a small boy can. “I was down by the brook,”
she replied, stuffing her mouth full of good bread and cheese. “Did you bring
back any water?” Charity asked, “It’s so hot
today.” She was sixteen, with a sweet personality and manners. Cora wordlessly
held up the pitcher, and then carefully filled the cups on the table, spilling
only a little. They all clinked glasses and then fell to drinking thirstily.
“Let’s thank God for the wonderful meal.” Charity said, wiping her mouth. So
they prayed together, then Carl tripped inside their small, one-room cabin to
get the family Bible. As they sat listening to Charity read, they heard a noise
in the bushes…
5) Fishing and playing Capture-the-Flag with our cousins
6) Reading the Bible
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Psalms 46:1
Grace be with you,
Abby :D
4 comments:
Nice post! I like the story too. How suspenseful...
~Maggie~
I want M&MS now.
@Maggie: Thanks!
@Kelsey: I do too. :)
Nice pictures and post Abby!
And I love the story!!! You are such a good writer!
-Mina;)
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