...the shade of the banyan tree in her courtyard and close enough to touch the Bengal horizon. Other than Prabhu’s steady hand, her father’s...at the front of her dress, and she is overwhelmed by his touch on her bare skin again, memories of a bandaged ankle inadequate to.... John turns before she is able to draw near enough to touch, hands deep in his pockets and rocks on his heels. “Right....

... table to watch her brother. "Her name's Miranda ," Simon said slowly. "If I believed in signs from God, that one would be a mile high and covered in neon lights saying , 'Do not touch'." "Miranda," River repeated, looking in the direction of the cargo bay, at the entrance of which, she knew, stood a young, frantic woman whose every thought seemed centered on getting this Miranda to Osiris as ...

... can face what lies ahead. However, every single person has human frailties and moments when his or her faith wavers. Paul knew that God would take care of him, but he still desired a friend's touch, words of encouragement, and the physical presence of loved ones. Do not assume that another person can do without your aid. Believers are called to minister to each other (1 Thess. 5:11).

woe

...and her husband because it was her last day working for Westpac. Afterwards went to their little apartment and tried some irish tea (not too different from normal everyday tea, just a lot stronger which I liked). Left soon after that, said we would keep in touch. While driving home, was nearly in a major crash. Fatigue was most likely an issue. Scared the living fuck out of me. I need a break.

Books 125 & 126: Cover Her Face and The Future Homemakers of America

... forty years and charts the changing fortunes of the six women and shifting relationships within the group. The novel's narrator, Peggy Dewey, is a no-nonsense Texan who ensures that the women remain in touch over the years after they return home to the States and disperse. She also serves as a voice of her generation, the same generation as my own mother who were raising children in the wake of ...

Another little offering, this time to a particular birthday girl

... wanted to admit. Looking at Leon, she was pleased to see him, eyes closed, a tiny smile plastered on his face. He looked peaceful, serene…almost jaded enough for her to be able to reach over and touch him without being afraid to be hurt. His scarf came undone, and she reached over to tuck it back in. “Sora…” he whispered with his eyes closed “Yes?” she squeaked “Why did you choose to spend ...

Paging a_digital_dream

I'm trying to get in touch with a_digital_dream, who is also DreamsInDigital over on bpal.org about a circular swap received on August 17th. I've been PMing her over on the forums with no luck.

daily questions

...told someone? and why have you not told them yet? i would regret not telling my loved ones good bye and how much i love them. the only reason i have not let told them i love them is that i just woke up. but that will be fixed soon. ~_^ i try to have as few regrets as i can in my life. and thankfully one just recently fixed it's self and i got back in touch with an old friend i had been missing.

V (2009), "Hands that Pray, Hands that Heal" Erica/Jack, rated PG

... good his hands felt. Soft, as if they hadn’t done anything other than pray his entire life. They hadn’t been in the Resistance that long, and even though Jack was helping more people lately, Erica appreciated their touch - on her shoulder, on the small of her back, in her own hands – as rare as those moments were. Still, she didn’t want to be selfish. She wasn’t the only one who needed Jack, at ...

Revelations (DCU Lex/Tim, Roy/Tim Dark fic)

...… skittish." "Of course," Cody nodded calmly. "Lex didn't like others touching his toys. Touch sensitivity is to be expected." Roy blinked, looking from Cody's face to Sir Andrew's....Tim sighed. He set his head on Cody's shoulder. He hadn't allowed anyone to touch him since he'd been taken. It felt nice to touch again. Cody nodded. His chin brushed against Tim's hair. He rubbed Tim's arm gently,...