Stories by Sheryl (Jesus/God/Fanfiction)

The Stork

Scotty was a stork who delivered babies. He was a big flying bird. He had a special baby to deliver, and he got him there with no problem. It was Jesus Christ. God smiled and thanked Scotty. The End. 

Fred's Fun

Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble went out to eat one night with Betty and Wilma. They went to Dinosaur Cafe. Fred and Barney got really mad and jealous of the French waiter there. He kept flirting with their wives. They ate their Tyrannosaurus 🦖 Roast Beef sandwiches and Cactus Potato soup, then danced the rest of the night. Later that night in bed, Fred gave Wilma a kiss. *smooch* Barney gave Betty a good night kiss, also. Dino, Fred's doggysaurus, howled Booooooo all night long to scare people, thinking of Halloween to come. "Goodnight and pleasant dreams," said the ghosts of the night. 

What A Day!

Scott and David went sea diving. "Hey, Scott," David yelled. "your toes look funny underwater."

"Hahahahaha!" said Scott. "Did you see your nose?" 

David and Scott scuba dived under the Florida waters for 5 hours. They were looking for shells and prizes. Finding a deep hole, Scott yelled for David to come look. There was something glowing inside the hole. Wide eyed, they grabbed what was in the hole and scrambled to the top. Opening his hand, there was a key that glowed. it was a very important key to the future of Mankind. It was the Red Key scientists were looking for in the 50s. It got rid of every disease there was in mankind. Within hours, the president of the United States had it. True heroes, Scott and David were. The headlines in the newspapers read of the Red Key curing every disease of mankind. The next day, God smiled. The End. 

Can You Swim? {{Prompt Answers}}

Can you swim? Who taught you? How old were you when you learned? Tell the story of learning to swim or, if you cannot swim, what it is like not being able to...

"No, I can't swim but am willing to learn by the right person. I don't like swimming in lakes but pools are okay. I'm afraid that fish and stuff will nibble at my feet in the lake. I won't go on a boat because I'm afraid of falling in the water."  -Julie R.

"I learned because of my brother. It was hard to swim; I was used to my brother swimming with me. It's fun to swim by myself and I like it a lot. I was happy that my brother taught me how to swim." - Tanisha.

" Yes, I can swim. I'm not sure who taught me. I don't remember how old I was when I learnt. I think I probably learnt in elementary school.  My friend, Corky, told me about a story when she was a guard at summer camp. It was her day to be the life guard when her friend started to drown. Corky went into the lake to rescue her. She swam out and brought her back to shore. When Corky got home from camp, she told me that story. I asked her *very* seriously if *she* could swim. We still laugh about this today about 40 years later." -Deb G.

"Yes, I can swim. I nearly died when I was 9 years old. It was June 8th, 1992. My sisters and other younger kids were given permission to play inside the swimming pool. I didn't know how to swim at the time. My baby sister, Krista, told my parents I was scuba diving over the drain when for a few minutes the owner was on the phone inside the house and wasn't watching us. 911 was called while both of my parents revived me. I was going in and out. I don't  tell the exact details because it was very scary for me to experience and deal with, but everyone gets warned not to ever leave the kids alone since. I have a fear of water that's so bad I do still have trouble drinking, showering, and touching water - but I went to school in Marshall where they teach their Gym students how to swim and do activities in the pool at the High School. I had to use an aqua belt that was owned by my teacher that does water aerobics. When I was homeless I went swimming with my street family in the BC rivers. I never go alone. I have to be with a buddy or family member that I can trust. There are several people in this team whom doesn't know my story (but we've done things together with my mental health) that I trust. I will and do like lakes and boating. My younger youth from my family, whether my son or nephews, all know I was their body at Family Events they went to as they've grown up. I'm glad to be going swimming soon and, no, I'm not going to be scared. There's a lot of people I know well going along."  -Sarah M.

JUNE & JULY Birthdays!

JUNE:

Anna O. (Have a Creative Birthday!)
Amanda W. (Love You, Little Sister!)
Mary F. (Have a musical birthday!)
Kris T. (Wishing you a fantastic birthday!) 
Heather C. (Have a Knotty-knitting Birthday!)
Ben V. (Super Sexy Birthday to You!)
Marc H. (Born in the wrong month? Happy Birthday!)
Richard P. (Have a super day!)

JULY: 

Sharon S. (Wishing you lots of sparkles on this wonderful day!)
Shannon R. (Hope you have a lovely birthday!)
Nitia G. (Have a magical day, my darling "hetero life-mate!")
Alisha B. (Wishing you lots of smiles on this 32nd Bday!)
Dawn B/G. (Don't do anything your sister wouldn't do! Happy Birthday!)
T.J. N. (Remember that you have a rockin' body - happy birthday!)
Jenny S. (God be with you on this precious day!)
Jon C. (Have a wonderful day and many more!)

The woman is holding a *hatched* egg with a baby dragon inside and showing it to his/her father and sibling. Happy Birthday Baby Dragon!

Highs & Lows *Prompt Answers*

List Your Highs and Lows of this Month and a Good Habit You'd Like to Start:

"My high was walking more. My low was losing *another* love. No good habits come to mind." -Babygirl*

"I've been feeling pretty good this month. One of my lows would be I haven't been eating healthy like usual. So I would like to start eating healthy on a more consistent basis." -Epifanio Ibarra

"My highs this month were getting all of my 'small goals' accomplished, and being amused by my grand-kids. My lows were having my van break down *again*, so I'm back to public transport and begging friends for rides. A good habit I'd like to start is to get more organized with my writing. I'm not comfortable doing a journal right now, but if I can keep up with the writing prompts that I bring to my groups, it will be a step in that direction!" -Lyn McRae.

*Name(s) changed as requested upon the submission.*

Truly Happy *Prompt Answers*

Write about the last moment that made you feel truly happy:

"Walking in the door and my grand-kids were so happy to see me. Just because I'm their Ooma. I was home with them and they could talk to me and read to me and sing to me and play Trains with me and hug me. Their little faces just lit up, because Ooma's home." -Lyn McRae.

"I always feel happy when I'm with my boys. They're happiness and excitement is contagious. They make it seem like the entire world is bright, even when it's dreadful. We watch cartoons together, play with their toys, draw... My oldest is only 6 years old but he's not only an amazing artist but a lover of music, and I'm glad for it. My little one is nearly 4 years old and can dance better than I ever could."
- Lillian Smith.

Happy Birthday for APRIL & MAY

APRIL:

Dawn N. 
Tanisha T.
Scott C.
Sarah M.
Sheryl S.

MAY:

Alanda M.
Kendra T.
Deb G.
Rowan C.
Carol B.
George W. 
Monica W.
Alexis F. 

Reading Suggestions [[Books 📚 To Pass The Time]]

What book are you reading? Would you recommend it to a friend? Why?

"I would recommend Tuesdays with Morrie because it really draws you in. A teacher shares with a past student (who's a reporter) lessons he has learned in life. The teacher has ALS and he shares his views on life with his student. There was a saying in this book, 'In order to learn how to live you must learn how to die.' To be successful you must learn not to be selfish and give of yourself to others."
-Deyon Bell-Wilson

"I just finished reading Wolves and Roses: Fairy Tales of the Magicorum, Book 1 by Christina Bauer. I enjoyed it so much that I actually reviewed it on Amazon! It's an easy read, captures the imagination, and is fun. Based on the premise of Fairy Tale Template Lives, characters in the book actually know that they're living the lives of fairy-tale characters, and what can go wrong if they deviate from the traditional story-line. Fun but thought-provoking. I'll keep the spoilers to myself, but if you get to read this, get comfortable because you just might not put it down until you have finished!"
-Lyn M.

"I haven't been able to read any books lately - my mind just won't focus. But, if you're a teenager, I definitely suggest reading Define "NORMAL" because I have read it every year since I was 12 years old. I make it a point to do so every summer. I relate to both the main character, Antonia Dillon, and the prominent supporting character, Jazz, even though they are total opposites on the surface. The story is deep on multiple issues and has numerous facets to reflect upon."
-Daisy J.*


*Names have been altered by request.*