By cindy
Cindy Bradford
Riding home, Patrick put the top down on his Karmann Ghia. “I might have to trade this in when we have a baby.”
Carol tried to hide her excitement since this was the first time Patrick had ever brought up children. Once she had mentioned it, but when she hadn’t heard a response, she was hesitant to push the issue. [Read more…] about Keeping Faith Chapter 18 Part II
By cindy
Cindy Bradford
The phone was ringing when Patrick ran into the house. It was Carmella.
“Patrico, I have been trying to call you since Friday. We have two new grandbabies,” Carmella gushed.
“Two?”
“Yes, can you believe it? Elisabette had twins again, a boy and a girl. And this was just as big a surprise as Alex and Alexia.” [Read more…] about Keeping Faith Chapter 18 Part I
By cindy
Cindy Bradford
“Well, first the Reverend Mother would not allow me to take any close up facial shots of the nuns. Every photo had to be almost a silhouette. The results were wonderful, but it made me really nervous going in because I was worried that I would not be able to fulfill my assignment for the magazine. Once I finished with the photos, I was so glad that had been a requirement. I would never have done that on my own, and I think it was the turning point of the entire work. [Read more…] about Keeping Faith Chapter 17 Part IV
By cindy
Cindy Bradford
“Although I had studied about the Mormons, I certainly gained knowledge from Emily. When she picked me up she explained that she thought it important that I quickly see some of the landmarks of the Latter Day Saints and meet other Mormon women to gain their thoughts, insights and backgrounds. She had the next several days planned for the two of us. We headed straight to the Visitors’ Center at Temple Square, where the life-size murals depicting the story of the church were absolutely beautiful. They lined the walls of a spiral ramp. I wanted to spend more time looking at the art alone, but that first day was an overview, and I knew there would be time later for me to return. [Read more…] about Keeping Faith Chapter 17 Part III
By cindy
Cindy Bradford
Arriving back at the room after a glass of wine in the bar, Patrick called room service. Like two kids, they sat on the bed eating and watching television. While Patrick was putting the tray outside the door, he laughed loudly, remembering an incident from many years previous.
“What is so funny?” Carol called as she stepped from the shower. [Read more…] about Keeping Faith Chapter 17 Part II
By cindy
Cindy Bradford
The train was less crowded and quieter on Saturday and Carol was glad of that. The commuters were taking a well deserved respite in the suburbs. Taking a seat by the window, she sat by herself, glancing out at the skyscrapers, the steam rising from the tops of buildings and the lines of traffic as they flew by her sight. Her thoughts turned to Patrick and the tranquility that life in Maine brought. [Read more…] about Keeping Faith Chapter 17 Part I