7.04 Mauricio: A Short Story

Usually the seating for the meeting on worship is arranged in a circle or square. When I visited, people were seated in circle. This is to help people both to be aware of one another and to be conscious of the fact that they are worshipping together. As soon as people were seated, there was sudden silence for awhile. I did not understand what was going on but I just sat with them, trying to imagine what would happen next. Later I found out that keeping silent is a way of seeking God's will in order to make people open to one another. While there was silence, I felt a little uncomfortable because of the long silence. People may worship entirely without words, but usually there will be some brief contribution. The silence could be broken quickly, or sometimes last for the entire meeting, which is usually an hour or so. In Quaker teaching, anyone may feel called to speak: man, women, child, friends, or first time visitor like I was are welcome. There was a very wide variety of sources for spoken, material (biblical or otherwise) and acceptance of them is an important part of Quaker worship.

The wedding day finally arrives and Toula’s side of the church is full while Ian’s side is not. The wedding is a traditional Greek wedding. Once married they get into the limo. At the reception Gus gives a speech about not being sure of Ian. He says he has now grown to like him. Maria and Gus present Ian and Toula a present. They have bought them a house. She cries and hugs her parents.

This scene brings about dramatic changes in the couple’s lives after the death of Louis grandmother, whereby suspicion and

The elves had given her one of his mother's nightgowns to wear. In the white lace, clean from any dirt and grime, her honey blonde hair no longer matted and mangled, Luna looked absolutely ethereal in the moonlight. She walks over to him and he holds his arms out, to which Luna accepts their invitation, seating herself on his lap.

Etienne loved to read to Marie-Laure and tell her stories. They have a connection where they both understand what it can feel life to be aimless. Marie-Laure, due to her blindness, can relate to Etienne in a way that the world they experience is different than how it really exists. As their relationship grew stronger, Etienne begins to open up to Marie-Laure. He showed her the room where his brother stayed and the radio beacon that they had built to transmit radio broadcasts. Showing her the room was a big step in his recovery because the death of his brother was one of the things that troubled him the most. Marie-Laure often asked him questions, some of which, he did not feel comfortable answering. For example, she asked questions, such as, why he had not gone outside in years. He explained that he used to love to go outside, but after the war and the death of his brother his love for it faded and he developed a fear of large spaces. Etienne claimed he had everything he needed inside along with his books and music for entertainment. The connection they formed slowly began to nurture Etienne back to a sane mindset. The most important factor that led to his change was the day he stepped outside for the first time in years. Etienne was so worried that Marie-Laure was not going to come back from the bakery that he pulled together the courage to go

Unfortunate for them, all of us were settled in the private bus taking us to the Church. It was already eight. Some of the overly religious oldies were getting cranky about the long wait for the boys. They wanted to leave. Just like me. Unlike some species, I loathed tardiness.

It’s almost showtime.” LaTonya says, entering the bedroom. “Aw Mya, you look like the most beautiful princess.” LaTonya gushes holding a glass of red wine in her hand.

“Thanks Tracie, I needed that!” He exclaimed as he put his neatly pressed shirt back on and began buttoning it up. Tracie frantically looked around the office for something to wipe herself off before going out there to marry the love of her life. Without any luck of finding anything, Tracie spotted her garter laying on the floor and picked it up to use to clean up a bit. Bola was now fully dressed and walked over to place on last kiss on Tracie’s lips.

She had to rush to her dressing room due to everyone else already being there and in costume. Quickly, she put on her costume and did her hair and make up only to have a stage hand come knocking on the door, giving her the five minute warning.

Segundo’s body language said more than his words. He opened his eyes and drew back his head right before demanding, “Luna, I am a man! I will not live in the same building as him. I cannot leave you with the thirty-six year old temptation upstairs. Which is like leaving me with strippers. I will not allow you to visit unaccompanied either. You must provide a home for us. Then tell me a week in advance when we will be visiting your family’s building.”

Mrs.Flowers actions are like a lifeline for the silent child, Magruerite, because Mrs.Flowers gave her attention and love. An example from the story would be that Marguerite said, “ i was liked and what a difference it made. I was respected not as Mrs.Hendersons grandchild or Baileys sister but for just being Marguerite Johnson.” This shows that Marguerite made her feel special because at the beginning of the story she said she felt like an old biscuit now she feels liked and respected. Another detail is towards the end of the story Marguerite said, “ it was enough to prove that she liked me.” Margurite feels loved and respected after Mrs.Flowers spent time with her.

Mother walks in holding her daughter’s hand. She bows to the Pope with great reverence.

‘I thought I’d find you here.’ She sat down next to him. ‘The bridge looks gloomy.’

That was when she knew she would have to plan her evening accordingly. She would have to leave the ball before midnight, maybe even earlier, and try to get home before everyone else did so they didn’t know she had been gone.

Two months later, Ellie and Coop were married. On their wedding day Ellie wore an elegant gown that flowed covering her baby belly, and Coop was dressed in a light grey tux. Coop agreed to let Ellie invite Katie to be her bridesmaid as long as it was alright with the bishop. When the bishop heard the news he was surprised because he thought that he would never hear from Ellie again, but he ended up giving Katie consent to be in Ellie’s wedding. After all, Ellie did save their Katie.