The Reason Novel Series

Tag: life

  • Why does this feel familiar?

    Why does this feel familiar?

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    Will Goodwin
    in

    Why can you feel it in your bones—this story, this moment, this situation unfolding around us? Because you’re an American.It’s in your blood.And it’s not the first time we’ve lived through something like this. These moments are part of our timeline.Our history. They are unwanted—often painful—but necessary moments, fashioned for our learning by the Creator…

  • Before Part 2

    Before Part 2

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    by

    Will Goodwin
    in

    Then California announced their separation from the union. I took the time and made calls to Lexi, spoke at length with her and Jennie, our granddaughter. I reminded my daughter of our talk months ago concerning our possible but now present circumstances. Jen let me know she was still safe, and Governor Olsen promised safe…

  • Before

    Before

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    by

    Will Goodwin
    in

    Fractures hurt. After reluctantly dropping Jen off to catch her flight to San Jose, California the situation there in the southern portion of the state kept getting worse. My stomach soured and my inner negative talk fed my fears of the possible near future. It started as a protest against the feds and police departments…