-Wednesday- My eyes dart open, hoping to see dawn's light. I roll over, nervous to look at the clock. 2:38 am. Ugh. This round of jet lag has lasted three nights…merciless. I phone my husband in Michigan. He pauses his mid-evening YouTube binge to take my call. "I can't sleep again." Hearing the frustration in … Continue reading shiloh
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Playing God
"We have been waiting here since Monday. We came from Nigeria." Our eyes meet. I glance at the four-year-old twins next to him, both struggling to balance on extremely bowed legs. I try to hide my expression from their father, fearing my transparency will only make the situation worse. "Please. You can help us?" His … Continue reading Playing God
I Would Never Do That
"Alright, it's time!" No. I close my eyes, pretending to sleep. "Come on, Kayla, you have to come." My co-worker, Kim, bounces eagerly, her shoes spitting sand on my face. She knows I'm awake. I sit up, arms crossed with tension. "If you pressure me then I definitely won't go. I have to decide on my own terms." … Continue reading I Would Never Do That
six feet & growing 