Articles written by Wendy Lafond

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About me - Wendy Lafond

I am a christian, a writer, a mother, and now a grandmother.
I have three wonderful, grown children.
My daughter is now raising her four children.
My oldest son is raising three.
My youngest son is enjoying being an uncle for now.
He wants to be more secure before

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Handle with care: 2 of 126
Born at only twenty-three weeksShe was so small and frailAll the tubes and monitorsMade her skin look very paleI was so very frightenedI prayed to God abovePlease save my baby girlYou sent for me to loveThe Doctors seemed quit positiveThey said she was a fighterHer Daddy wrapped his arms round meI held on to him tighterFor fo... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Moving on: 1 of 36
Moving On He was 16 years her junior. Blue eyes, chiseled features. And he made her feel alive! She had three almost grown children. Actually, just a few years younger than he. As a single mother, she had been working long hours to raise her children. No time left for a life of her own. With years of hard work and the toll ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) History of the game of darts: 1 of 20
The actual origin of the game of Darts is not recorded, so we must depend on speculation as to the birth of this much loved, high-competition sport. It is generally believed that the game has it's roots in the end of an ale barrel or log end in pubs across the beautiful English countryside. Longbow archers of Medieval England... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Meats How to grill a steak: 2 of 29
Grilling a perfect steak truly is an art form; just the right touch of the knife, the perfect blend of seasonings, grill temperature, and timing all combine to make or break the backyard chef. Here is a guide to a perfect steak, from the planning stages right through to that first mouth-watering bite.To begin with you need th... More..
Travel > United States Activities and attractions in South Padre Island, Texas: 2 of 21
South Padre Island is the perfect location for the best weekend experiences Texas has to offer! With so much to do and even more to see, it doesn't matter what time of year you go, you are in for the get-a-way adventure of a lifetime. On your way you will pass through Port Isabel at the mainland end of the causeway. There is ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Meditation & Prayer The power of prayer to heal: 1 of 10
This is my testimony on the power of prayer to heal and to help. Any time that my faith starts to dim. Or I begin to wonder if God is listening to me, all I have to do is remember that warm spring day back in June, 1984. It reminds me of the power of prayer. Of God's love for us. And how he will use us to work in lives we ma... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Out West: 8 of 78
I wish I could have gone out west Back when the cowboys rode When Indians were warriors And buffalo roamed free To ride beside a wagon train Would be the life for me Sleeping on the ground beside A warm and glowing fire Hunting for our supper Bathing in a crystal stream That would have been a wondrous time An adventure, it w... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Quick, effective workouts: 3 of 27
Quick workouts can be useful as part of a bigger overall fitness program. Some days things tend to "pile up" more than others and a 10-20 minute workout will keep your muscles supple, as well as ease the stress that has accumulated due to your high-pressure day. Here are some ideas to help you have a successful workout.For th... More..
Business > Entrepreneurship (Other) Best franchises for women: 5 of 36
Women entrepreneurs are the up-and-coming leaders of the franchise world. Women have certain inborn skills; such as multi-tasking, organization, and communication, that set them apart in the business world and allow them to excel in the high-competition world of the entrepreneur.With hundreds of low-cost, easy start-up, and h... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A day at the beach: 28 of 201
A Day at the Beach The screams of gulls circling off-shore The warm, wet sand between my toes This is the life of which I dreamed When in winter's chill I shivered Children running to and fro Boaters shouting as they leave What a day to catch a wave Or a picnic in the sun The beach has so much to offer Its almost li... More..