Articles written by Cynthia J. Carvajal

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About me - Cynthia J. Carvajal

I'm a 55 year old mom who has 4 sons of which my 2nd oldest passed away Oct 07, 2006 at the age of 32. He was stricken down with a heart disease with no understanding of why he became ill. That was a life changing incident, and I have been blessed in the fact

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Family conflict: 1 of 101
Eye Of The Camera He stands on the rocks at the river's edge watching his girlfriend dive into the cold river water. His long shiny hair is wet, his curls dripping down his back. His dark skin gleams in the warm sunlight from the water as it drips down onto his brown muscular shoulders. He appears so happy and content as he w... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Unrequited love: 3 of 54
A HEALING VISIT A cold blast of air hits me as I pull open the door to the Franciscan Long Term Care Facility. I wipe the sweat from my brow, peel back the strand of hair that's been stuck on my face the entire ride over and say a loud "hello everyone!" One by one they turn to look at who's come to visit, showing a mixture... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss What to do when someone dies and there was no time for good-byes: 9 of 127
I was on my way to Oregon once again. This time I felt an urgency I'd never had before Al became sick. At 30 years old we never thought he had any type of heart disease, let alone need a heart transplant, but that was his diagnosis right around his 30th birthday. My number two of four sons, healthy one minute.. needed a heart... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My son: 14 of 145
He was given to me for just a short time,this wonderfully happy little son of mine. How strong and so proud he grew day after day,As he ran all the mountains with his brothers to play. These were four little guys who grew up to be,the best ever sons I could ask for you see. But this one was special as I grew to learn,He'd wat... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What do you want to be when you grow up: 19 of 95
'What do you want to be when you grow up?' Thinking back to my childhood, I can sincerely tell you I never once thought about what I would 'be' when I grew up. I guess I've always lived in the 'here and now'.. and didn't realize it until I became a grandmother. I can remember the first time my granddaugter's teacher asked her... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Important job interview tips: 13 of 53
I don't have a list of the most important job interview tips, but as far as I'm concerned everything is important when you don't have a job. Having the opportunity to work with a few employers as part of my current employment I don't profess to be an expert, but I can sure tell you by experience what the employers out there a... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Never giving up: 12 of 44
He was as tough as could be, my #2 son, and we all looked up to him as he always had a certain 'feel of authority' about him. Let me explain.. I have four sons you see and somewhere along the way whenever I was calling one of them, I seemed to have lost the ability to decipher the name of the child in front of me. I would go ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: True dog hero stories: 29 of 90
It was the middle of the night and we were riding my sister's horse Tipsy, racing alongside the railroad tracks on our way home from a night at the local 'tavern'. I was only 14, and living with my oldest sister Lorrie,(20 years older) in the mountains of Acton, California. it was a Saturday night and my gelding Wayco had dec... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Guardian angels: 10 of 27
The old Volkswagen bus pulled slowly up the long gravel driveway. With dust flying all around, they finally reached the side of the ranch with the big kitchen window. "Wow, we're finally here" Al said to Trish as he let his eyes take in the natural beauty that surrounded the old frame house he knew so well. He had been waiti... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life What was the best gift you ever received from God: 20 of 40
This might seem a bit strange to some, but my gift from God came after my second oldest son passed away in October, 2006. I mean I've always felt I had a 'connection' to HIM, but I don't go to church much. When my son Albert became sick with heart disease at the age of 30, I was devastated. He had what was called Idiosympatic... More..