Wow! I want to know the end of this story for these siblings! Is there any reconciliation?? In a sense, though, leaving us in the middle of the pain lets forgiveness be the end in itself, regardless of the brother's repentance. After all, "While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Well done, Shell.
Yikes! I can't help but identify with the little sister. (You're a fabulous writer, Shell. Now look at me, I skinned my knee on on the hardwood floor in the hallway. I could have sworn there was a nail in there.) 😉
I could totally visualize your story and it sounded so familiar as my beloved older brother used to do similar things to torment me! The most memorable was chasing me home aiming a stretched out rubber band at me while I was carrying a heavy bag of groceries until I collapsed from exhaustion on the neighbor’s front yard! Sweet revenge, I never got!
I love how this story is very personal for me..could be sibling harassment in Anytown, USA. Leave it to family to give us our first glimpse of life’s obstacles. I am first in line to read your book. Hurry!
What a great narrative. Now, I Really want to read your book. If the editors and publishers could only view your writings, we'd already being rolling your book off the "Amazon and Barnes & Noble shelves."
I have crashed more times than I remember. I have often thought that I've learned my lesson. but ... there is also the next time and I know, there will always be a next time.
Wow! I want to know the end of this story for these siblings! Is there any reconciliation?? In a sense, though, leaving us in the middle of the pain lets forgiveness be the end in itself, regardless of the brother's repentance. After all, "While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Well done, Shell.
Thank you for the beautiful comment. I truly appreciate your words.
Yes on the forgiveness but no on a real relationship with my brother.
Ooof. That hurts -- I'm so sorry. Sounds like there's lots of opportunity for God to work in him. God's already doing and done a great work in you.
And to think while growing up I ALWAYS wished for an older brother! ;)
I want to give Jesse a big hug. I’m so looking forward to reading your book.
Some big brothers are really fun! At least that’s what I’ve heard. 😉 No really—I know some great ones.
Yikes! I can't help but identify with the little sister. (You're a fabulous writer, Shell. Now look at me, I skinned my knee on on the hardwood floor in the hallway. I could have sworn there was a nail in there.) 😉
You are very kind to say so. Thank you for commenting. 🤗
I could totally visualize your story and it sounded so familiar as my beloved older brother used to do similar things to torment me! The most memorable was chasing me home aiming a stretched out rubber band at me while I was carrying a heavy bag of groceries until I collapsed from exhaustion on the neighbor’s front yard! Sweet revenge, I never got!
I’m happy to hear he is now a “beloved older brother.”
I love how this story is very personal for me..could be sibling harassment in Anytown, USA. Leave it to family to give us our first glimpse of life’s obstacles. I am first in line to read your book. Hurry!
What a great narrative. Now, I Really want to read your book. If the editors and publishers could only view your writings, we'd already being rolling your book off the "Amazon and Barnes & Noble shelves."
Haha — maybe that’s what I’ll do—invite such people to read my Substack articles! Good idea.
I have crashed more times than I remember. I have often thought that I've learned my lesson. but ... there is also the next time and I know, there will always be a next time.
Very true. Maybe we don’t have to hit the wall quite as hard next time.
We've all been on this same road at some point in our lives. Pick ourselves up and leave the rest to Karma!
Very enjoyable
Thank you for joining me in these little excursions to the past. Glad you enjoyed this one.