The first time Joan met him, the young woman’s eyes narrowed with suspicion.
Two years later she became his wife, still uncertain whether he would love her forever.
Four years later, Joan’s eyes softened slightly when the first of five children came along.
Fifty-seven years later, Joan still remains unconvinced.
Linda Mae McMahon started her second career as a freelance writer while continuing working in her husband’s real estate company concentrated in Bakersfield, CA, and Santa Clarita. Today she is constantly busy coordinating paper by day and chasing stories by night.
Isn’t this Ironic. I think this rings true for many who would read this story!
EXCELLENT EFFORT !!
Sometimes our own insecurities keep us from seeing the truth.
Hmmm! I am 54 years in – and sometimes have the same thoughts!! (ha, ha!) Enjoyed your submission Linda – expect to see MORE!!!
“Skeptics” are oftentimes their own worst enemies….
Fears and doubts may either magnify or distort reality. Either way, they rob us of “life”.
Amazing what a “snapshot” of just fifty words can portray!
Very nice story. Makes you think.
I love this love story and I love how much unfolds so simply in so few words!
I love it! Makes me want to run out and find the book!