By Jeff Harvey
Uncle Grover hurried everyone down to the cellar. Aunt Della refused. As usual, she stood under a tree and dared the tornado to test her faith. Once Uncle Grover had the kids safe in the cellar playing go fish, he took a blanket to Aunt Della. She refused to let go of a branch. He placed his arm around her and guided her to the cellar. Aunt Della continued talking in tongues until she stood up and, with a raised fist, demanded to know what happened to baby Winthrop. Uncle Grover told her she’d be okay. She said, “That’s not enough.”
Great ‘to be alive’ story. Wonderful storytelling. Good for the soul.
A powerful image.
I like how this story plays with the idea of faith. Well written.
A “down to Earth “ short story! I liked the human touch of it.
Great details. Enjoyed it!
Very real! Loved this!
Touching story. Reminds me of my aunt.
Great story! Seems so real….brings back memories of my childhood living in the South.
A powerful human theme of grief, a mother’s loss.
Powerful image. Such imagination. Love it!
GREAT STORY
Excellent. Well written & descriptive. Leaves you wanting to read more about the family.
Amazing read!! Great story
I love the faith the girl had. Good work
Simply profound. Not only a mother’s (or mother figure) heartbreak but also what happens to oneself when faced with death and the unknown of the afterlife.