‘Well, Son, it’s so good to meet new people, I am. I do hope you’re excited about learning the word of Jesus Christ.’ ‘Oh God, take me! Tak... me right now!!’ Came a shrill inside the house. I made a face as John looked down and shook his head. I replied, ‘Well, someone around here is.’ I made a big smile, trying to cover up the moral boo-boo. The pastor snapped his fingers. ‘Oh, that reminds me! I need to ask Emma for a pint of eggnog ice cream for my faithful wife Ruth. The Lord wants us to. Growing up, Anton had often heard stories about Martina and Grant’s early marriage, when Grant was a real bruiser and often got into fights. After several years of marriage, however, Martina finally laid down the law. Thereafter, Grant thankfully began to calm down.Being a chip off the old block, however, once Bennet finished school, he commenced re-enacting the earlier era of Grant’s life to the fullest, and the country bars and pool halls that Bennet frequented were the perfect stomping. “Umm…. You’ve registered for your classes…. You’ve completed your FAFSA…. You qualify for a student loan and 2 scholarships but you haven't applied for them yet. You still may have time if you apply immediately. I’ll email or text you the links.” The young man looked anxious. Wendy stood up from behind her desk and moved closer to the young man. She sat on the edge of her desk then leaned towards the young man and placed her hand on his thigh above his knee. She said in a maternal caring tone,. It hurts down in my bones. We thought it was a flu or something like that at first, but I didn't have a fever, I was hungrier than usual, poor mom, and when my shoes suddenly were noticeably too tight over night we sort of figured it out. Mother has known others that have gone through it, so she's been very understanding. So far, I have gained two inches. I've gone from 67 inches to 69 inches tall. It might not be so bad except they happen so suddenly over night. One night I grew one inch..