October 14, 2014
Chapter 28: It’s Still Pouring
The next day, shortly after I got home from work, I heard mom call for me from the porch. “Ava! Ava, darling, please come quickly.” “Yes, mom?” “MOM!!! Please, God,...
Joy Pruett
October 13, 2014
Chapter 27: The New Normal
Joy and I were getting along just fine–just like we always did. Fortunately (more like unfortunately), we were extremely accustomed to tragedy and had the battle scars to prove it....
October 12, 2014
Chapter 26: Recovery Road
Our family needed a LOT of help after the sudden deaths of Adalyn and Avery, but especially Adalyn. I mean, Avery was very old, and we knew his time was...
October 7, 2014
Chapter 22: In Other News
In the midst of all my personal drama, good things have been happening in the family. Joy asked me to bake a birthday cake for Ava. I mean, before I...
October 6, 2014
Chapter 21: Uh Oh – Part II
I know that I have issues. But I also know that I need people to help me work out my issues. I’m not too stubborn to think that I can...
October 5, 2014
Chapter 20: Uh Oh – Part I
“Joy…I gotta tell you something.” “What’s up, little bro? And why are we whispering in the bathroom?” “Stop acting silly. This is serious! I need your help.” “You need my help?...
October 5, 2014
Chapter 19: The Perfect Little Family
Shortly after Ava was born, we celebrated Avery’s birthday. I must admit…for an old dude, he looks good. I wish he’d put some clothes on sometime though! Actually, we celebrated...
October 4, 2014
Chapter 18: Too Grown, Too Sexy
Hey people. This is Donovan, but you all can call me D. I’ll be taking over this story from here on out. After all, it is MY story, right? Yeah!...
October 3, 2014
Chapter 17: Grown & Sexy
I really hated school. I hated my life! I didn’t feel like a teenager at all. Neither did Donnie. We were forced to grow up all at once. There was...
October 3, 2014
Chapter 16: Life On Our Own
Life was rough, but we made the best of it. We were never late on our bills. We always had just enough to keep the lights on, feed ourselves, and...
October 3, 2014
Chapter 15: It’s On Us
“Joy…why do you always pick the flowers?” “Because I enjoy it.” “I thought mom said I’m supposed to take care of the flowers.” “You should, but you’re not old enough yet…little prince.” “You’re...
October 3, 2014
Chapter 14: Moving Forward
Sandra and family finally make it past the grief stages and move on with life. Joy becomes conscious about her body and wants to lose weight.
October 1, 2014
Chapter 12: Oh Happy Day
Xavier receives a special gift just at the right time.
October 1, 2014
Chapter 11: The Inevitable
Xavier is troubled about his impending death which drives him to spend more time with the family, make more money, and teach Donovan about the legacy.
September 30, 2014
Chapter 10: This Is How We Do It
Dononvan surprises the family when he ages up, and Sandra celebrates her elder birthday.
September 30, 2014
Chapter 8: God Must Love Me
Sandra discovers that she is pregnant again, and Xavier hopes for a boy.
September 29, 2014
Chapter 7: My Almost Perfect Life
Xavier had been thinking about his life and how he had a short number of them left. He came up with a plan so that he would always be remembered throughout the generations.