Martha, and those around her turned her attention to the young wretch who was already fleeing down a side alley. By the time she looked back, the tinker, the coins, and the duck had disappeared. Before long the rest of those gathered also began realizing the tinker and the youth might have been in league. … Continue reading 5e (Argentum’s Song)
Month: May 2018
Rusty’s 3rd Bee Story – Part 2
The largest bull moose I had ever seen strolled out from between our tents and stared at me. It was beautiful, but I knew the stats. Moose were responsible for more deaths in Canada than any other animal, many of them because curious campers didn't respect them enough to give them the space they deserved. … Continue reading Rusty’s 3rd Bee Story – Part 2
5d (Argentum’s Song – PG)
The guard had nodded to two fellow militia, who to Martha’s eye, seemed to be moving to surround the tinker and keep him from running off with the money. The charlatan must have noticed them as well as he stopped edging toward the alley behind him and turned back to his wooden duck. The crowd … Continue reading 5d (Argentum’s Song – PG)
14. Heartache … again
When we were introduced to the Embryo Adoption process we were told about two embryos in particular that had been waiting a LONG time and been passed over by many couples. They didn't know for sure why these two had been waiting so long but figured it might have something to do with not having … Continue reading 14. Heartache … again
5c (Argentum’s Song – PG)
“Very well, what sort of proof of life would suffice for our sceptic friend?” “Well, among other things, a duck tends to be less stationary then that. Moving on its own volition. Certainly doing more then sitting perfectly still and clicking its tongue.” “Unless, of course, it’s very well trained. Also, I’m sure you realize … Continue reading 5c (Argentum’s Song – PG)
13. Delays
We were told in July 2016 that we might be pregnant within a few months, if everything lined up. However, that was not our journey. I had our adoption profile book done within a couple weeks of the application process, but our medical files and other necessary files to go forward with embryo adoption were … Continue reading 13. Delays
5b (Argentum’s Song)
They walked on in silence for a couple more blocks and made it to the main road, which they turned down together. A large crowd was gathered around a young man in a purple hat and colourful, patched, cloak with many pockets. He wore a half-mask with brass rings surrounding crimson tinted glass disks before … Continue reading 5b (Argentum’s Song)
Rusty’s 3rd Bee Story – Part 1
The following summer I went on a canoe trip with three friends. We were three days into a seven day canoe trip exploring one of the river and lake systems in Algonquin park. I had never been as far away from “civilization” before. I don't remember us seeing another human being in over a day. … Continue reading Rusty’s 3rd Bee Story – Part 1
5a (Argentum’s Song – PG)
As soon as Martha got around the street corner and out of Ladin's sight, she gave in and allowed herself to skip with joy. It wasn't because the errand she was on was giving her a great adventure in an exciting urban area. Rather, because it wasn't. This ‘hub’ of northern life could not possibly … Continue reading 5a (Argentum’s Song – PG)
12. Embryo Adoption?
A little later, I felt prompted to go to a website of Focus on the Family pertaining to adoption – “Waiting to Belong”. I had gone there four years ago and nothing clicked, but this time I went to the bottom of the page and saw a couple sentences about ... “What is Embryo Adoption? … Continue reading 12. Embryo Adoption?