My Foolish Heart

all of their words in my ears; they went in one ear and out of the other. “But…but why?” I protested. I was saddened inside. A lump grew in the pit of my throat, it felt dry. I ran outside and looked around. The roses bloomed and tulips grew more than I had realized. They were a pretty pink, the kind I would think a fairy would wear on her flower skirt. I plopped down on the soft grass. Tears rolled down my face as if they were racing to the blades of grass as they fell off of my chin. Everything seemed

I spent my first year at Dordt as a Spanish minor and had always wanted to check out Amistad Cristiana, but I let go of this dream after I switched my minor. I really miss taking Spanish classes, which contributes to why I found my experience at Amistad Cristiana to be so interesting. I only know enough Spanish to hold a basic conversation, which is completely different from the full theological discourse in which I could only make out enough bits and pieces to get a generalized idea of what was

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A Heart in Two Places The clouds were black, immeasurable, and grotesque. I still believe it was because my best friend was leaving for war. My friend Nicholas was the only person that I could have reliance and certainty with. He was the person that when the stresses of the world got to heavy on my shoulders he would pick the world up of my shoulders and carry the burden of the stresses of reality for me. In the end there are no words to describe the signification he has in my life and there is

you for examining Amelie but I must go. I am a very busy woman and have many matters to attend.” I curtly replied. I hurriedly left his office feeling worse than when I came before. There had to be something wrong with my adoptive daughter, since she killed the house pet, Harold. My husband might not believe me because of how ludicrous the idea sounded, but I had the feeling that I was right. Ever since we adopted her, many abnormal occurrences have happened. I never wanted to adopt the young girl

manor, we ran at full speed ahead. He took my hand in his, dragging me along beside him as we hastened through the narrow alleyways of the nearby villages. Panting with exertion as I flew down the slippery roads, my mind drifted away as thoughts came to me, bits and pieces of memories. I had wanted to slow down, just for a split second, to revel in this moment: the firm press of his palm against

waiting room, alone, afraid; and waiting for the news; would she be ok? Would she even survive? My nerves were out of control; my heart was beating through my chest, you could literally see it thumping through my top. The beads of sweat racing down my forehead, as if I was in the middle of the Safari dessert. I have been an athlete my entire life, yet I have never felt so physically drained. I looked around, my eyes opening, then

was little, I didn’t know what happened. I couldn’t save them, my parents, gone forever. If they wouldn’t of been fighting. Fighting about me, about how I couldn't live with them. How I needed a better life. Maybe they would be here. I wish I would've had a better life. Now I , Logan Kin, wish to have one, but how? I was walking to the gas station in Aspen, Colorado to see if I could possibly steal some food when something caught my eye. The sign read “Lucky Lotto 1,000,000” I didn’t really know

trying to suppress my smile, but it kept etching its way onto my face. Last night, Christina, my sister, who is in college, came home, and today we were going to go on our annual snorkeling trip. I wanted to practice my swimming today, because I wanted to try out for the swim team. Christina was already on the college swim team, so I was hoping she could help me. When I finally got outside, my sister and my parents were already there. “Good morning, Christina!” I threw my arms around her.

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