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Sick Day (189 words)

9/6/2020

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Alexis sniffled and snuffled, tissue box close by, along with cold medicine. She was still in her pajamas. Even though she was home sick from school, she was tired of being inside -- cooped up! She was tired of her bed and the couch! She missed her friends. She even missed her teachers. It was fall! Her favorite season!  She wanted to bask in the briskness of the breeze, twirl with the leaves, enjoy the firepit with her crew -- but the cold she had wasn't letting her enjoy much of anything.  She took the cup of hot orange spice tea Mom had made her, the book she was reading for her English assignment  -- Pride and Prejudice -- and her favorite blanket out to the porch to at least feel the cool temps and the swirling falling leaves -- a change of scenery. Her favorite comfy socks warmed her feet, the book warmed her heart and the blanket warded off the chill.  If being with her friends wasn't an option, she was grateful to have the autumn feelings to keep her company.  It wasn't quite S'Mores and a fire, but it was close.
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    I've been a teacher of K-3 students for over 20 years; I'm also a writer of poems, short stories, devotionals and picture books.  I'm wife to an amazing husband and mom to Sparkles the kitty.  I love reading, writing, singing and listening to music.  I enjoy nature, Bible study and spending time with friends and family!

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