Mimi The Deer And Other Stories

This work of fiction, contains stories of events, one could relate to on certain levels. Cultural differences of some parts of the world are also indicated, just as in, 'The family of Blackbirds and other stories.' The first story - 'A flooding in Madagascar', is a tale, about a storm and the resulting flood that left destruction in its wake, in some parts of Madagascar and how a family got through it all, triumphantly. Jamal and the Zebra - Here, a bond is formed between Jamal (a young man and fearless Maasai hunter) and a zebra, through a harrowing experience by both of them in the wilds of the grasslands. Jeremiah and the magic mushroom - A young boy observes a strange occurrence, all by himself, while helping out his old aunt in the farm. Mimi the deer - After a series of disappointments and betrayal by some people she trusted,a girl, named Elsa, finds renewed hope and trust after she met a doe in the woods. Penelope's Garden - Penelope at first, was strongly against her family's relocation from New Jersey to Lanai, Hawaii. But eventually, she was able to adapt and make proper use of the opportunities available to make it worth her while. Have fun as you read.

In the summer of 1976, in Monroe, Wisconsin, a straightforward cash purchase of farmland by Doris Abley to Mimi Schultz turns tragic. The purpose of the sale is to expand a horse ranch operation, Sunrise Riding Stables, owned by Ms. Abley. The horrific sudden death of Mimi Schultz at the signing is totally unexpected and shocking, negating the sale. Monroe Police Chief Brandon Johns and Det. Samantha Gates immediately launch an investigation into the death. It is a baffling case compounded by many layers of dysfunctional relationships surrounding the two families. Lies, deception, and distrust are woven into the fabric of the crime. Putting all the pieces of the puzzle together to find the killer proves to be a very difficult challenge. As they get deeper into the investigation, their frustration grows. They seem to be missing that one piece of evidence that is hiding in plain sight. Will they find it and solve the case?

Pam's life story is one of triumph over perplexing personality disorders and subsequent addictive disorder. Her lifelong quest for God's answers to multiple struggles reveals the miracle of what God's love, mercy, and forgiveness can do with a yielding mind and heart. Scripture memory and practical guidelines can play the primary role in our transformations, and if needed the mental health industry can be secondary. Pam's notes on her scripture memory verses had been scattered in numerous Bibles and notebooks over four decades. Until she gathered them all together and arranged them in chronological order, they seemed unrelated. Her review stunned her. Seeing the work collected into a whole revealed to her the wondrous truth that "God Wrote His Story into Mine" over the 40 year period. Though this work is not about a well-known celebrity, it may well contain take-away treasures for unknown readers. Some of you may find reassurance that the power of the Word of God Himself can relieve you of an over-dependence on the mental health industry, a problem so common in our generation. These days, millions suffer from an ungodly food addiction. You may find nuggets of biblical wisdom in Pam's lifelong experience with fast weight loss diets, bariatric surgeries, food addiction, and resistance to exercise. It may encourage you to know that someone with a problem perhaps more serious than your own found the way to conquer addiction through listening to God's words and acting upon them. Some of you may benefit from a small message about the difficult task of marriage, raising children, or losing your spouse and feeling lonely for the first time in your life. Most of all, it is Pam's hope and prayer that all believers who read her journal will be motivated to memorize God's word and hide it in their hearts forever. The Holy Spirit brings our memory verses to mind every time we need them! This reliable supernatural intervention encourages us in the most hopeless of times with unwavering hope, steady courage when fear threatens to overwhelm us and powerful confidence that only God can give. Many POW's have said they wished they memorized more scriptures to sustain them. Pam resides in Mandeville, LA. She was widowed in July of 2000 and is surrounded by her two children and their spouses and five wonderful grandchildren. They all enjoy year round biking, boating, and little league activity. Pam's Harrelson's first book, The Rest of the Truth: Bariatric Surgeries and Other Fast Weight Loss Diets addressed the challenges of weight maintenance after surgery. In 1996, after her own recovery from food addiction, she became a Personal Trainer and a Public Speaker. She was certified by American Council on Exercise and Cooper Institute. After her retirement, Pamela wrote an Ebook, Practical Advice for Lifetime Maintenance After Bariatric Surgery.

This exciting topic-based series offers early years practitioners collections of activities based on familiar themes. The activities can be easily implemented and readily incorporated into curriculum planning through links made to the Foundation Stage curriculum Each book incudes: activities that can be used on their own or as part of a themed program ideas for enjoying an all round curriculum approach guidance on expanding existing ideas and resources linked ideas to be carried out at home. Woodland Creatures includes rabbits, badgers, owls, mice, foxes: all much loved and written about in stories. It introduces themes of hibernation, co-dependence and predators.

With beguiling recipes and sumptuous photography, A Kitchen in France transports you to the French countryside and marks the debut of a captivating new voice in cooking. "This is real food: delicious, honest recipes that celebrate the beauty of picking what is ripe and in season, and capture the essence of life in rural France." —Alice Waters When Mimi Thorisson and her family moved from Paris to a small town in out-of-the-way Médoc, she did not quite know what was in store for them. She found wonderful ingredients—from local farmers and the neighboring woods—and, most important, time to cook. Her cookbook chronicles the family’s seasonal meals and life in an old farmhouse, all photographed by her husband, Oddur. Mimi’s convivial recipes—such as Roast Chicken with Herbs and Crème Fraîche, Cèpe and Parsley Tartlets, Winter Vegetable Cocotte, Apple Tart with Orange Flower Water, and Salted Butter Crème Caramel—will bring the warmth of rural France into your home.

Having searched these long and lonely years, for “a new kind of normal”, I realized that with recognition of life gone there was realization of new beginnings, without guilt, through the process of creating new, sweet, precious memories. Realizing there is HOPE, JOY and PEACE, knowing without a doubt that my heavenly Father loves me more than life itself. That is where I gained my trust. Normal is different for everyone. For me, there was nothing normal about losing my spouse so suddenly at a young age, but then, what’s normal about a kind, gentle man being crucified, spit upon, beaten until blood ran down his face, hands and sides, cursed, and then left to hang on an old rugged cross while his mother sat and watched, weeping for the loss of her son. It was HOPE, JOY and PEACE knowing her heavenly Fathers hands were holding her. Even though she KNEW it was not a normal kind of death, in the eyes of God, it was right. He ordained it as His will. HIS perfect plan was in place. Now, mine has not been three days, but then again, I am certain that Jesus felt as though it was years as he went through the torture he experienced, uttering those last words, “It is FINISHED.” But GOD had another plan. Completeness came, as He said it would, with His son’s resurrection. It is only by TRUST and FAITH in Him, that you can walk the depths of this darkness.

Twenty stories from Romania, mixing political satire with folklore. They range from Ana Blandiana's The Phantom Church, on a not-so-miraculous miracle, to Mircea Cartarescu's The Game, which is a tale of rivalry between boys.