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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 2 – Intermediate)
Topic: Uncles/Aunts (04/17/08)
The gentlest sound slowly caressed Sarai’s mind from slumber. From the depths of dreams her mind eventually recognized the now familiar sound of the desert wind playing with the tent walls. Oh yes- the desert. All too quickly came memories of leaving home and traveling through the desert to…to…to where were they now, anyway? After such a journey she had lost track of the miles, the direction, and even their destination. All she did know was her beloved Abram. She’d follow him anywhere- and for as long as it took.

The grogginess still clinging, but almost banished, she opened her eyes. Suddenly there was her beloved staring back at her. Smiling, he gently brushed the hair from her forehead and kissed her cheek. She knew that particular smile of his. He had news.

But what to Abram seemed like tidings of great joy were only drops of water to Sarai’s arid heart. She was to be an aunt---again.

It wasn’t that she didn’t love her nephews and nieces. An aunt had a privileged and blissful position in sharing life’s journey with these precious ones. Her arms had known the warmth of their hugs. Her eyes had marveled at their growth. Her ears had heard the music of their laughter that made her heart dance.

And yet she yearned for more. When was it her turn? Had it not been promised? But who could trust a promise made so very long ago? Who would ever believe that there was yet hope for one as old as her.

So with a smile on her lips but a sigh in her heart, Sarai rose to congratulate the expectant one. For why miss out on today’s joy and laughter while waiting for the morrows.
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jodie banner
04/24/08
You did a great job delving into Sarai's heart and what she may have been been thinking and feeling while waiting for God's promise to be fulfilled.
Patty Wysong
04/25/08
I loved this: "For why miss out on today’s joy and laughter while waiting for the morrows." This is as important for us today as it was for Sarai.
Debbie Wistrom
04/25/08
This is too short! I could feel the desert wind, you took me there. Keep writing, you have a gift for seeing behind the scenes.
Laury Hubrich 
04/26/08
Oh! I agree with Debbie. Don't be scared to write and use up that word count. This is beautiful.
Laury
Pam Carlson-Hetland
04/29/08
This is excellent, but way too short. You have a knack for bringing biblical characters to life. Great writing - write more.