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Can he be forgiven?
Only after Robert Turner hurts a woman does he realize how much of a hold alcohol has on his life.
For
Robert, a chance meeting with an Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor offers
hope. A new devotion to the Lord and a relationship with Belle McBride
gives him expectations for a better future.
His
life appears to be on the right track, until he comes full circle with
his past and faces the one mistake that haunts him daily. Can
forgiveness-free Robert? Or will heartache drive him to return to the
life he once had?
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EXCERPT
Copyright 2014 © Mary L Ball
The
calm waves of deep-blue glistened in the sunlight. Robert scanned the
green vegetation that lined a big section of the lake. Lizard’s Tail
plants outlined a walkway leading to a walking path. Snapping a photo,
he captured the bright orange of a nearby Butterfly Weed. He shaded his
eyes and looked up, scaling the length of several longleaf pines
dominating the gravel roads, which led to various boat docks.
As
Robert approached the landing, he caught a glimpse of a
something—someone—that made him hold his breath a second. The natural
beauty of the large lake was nothing compared to the woman standing
maybe a few dozen feet before him. Something about her intrigued him in a
way no other had.
Robert
strolled onto the wooden L-shaped walkway and paused. He couldn’t stop
himself from staring. Even from a distance, he could tell her beauty was
natural. Robert noticed appealing women plenty, but for some reason
this one tugged at his heart and made him realize how long it’d been
since he enjoyed a relationship or even a date.
With
his feet planted to the wooden deck, Robert watched as she gazed at the
water. Like the small wave rippling in the lake, emotions rose inside
him and feelings he’d covered up for so long bubbled to the top. No
doubt, he was lonely for female companionship. It would be nice to go
out occasionally with someone. I’ve concentrated so much on maintaining
my sobriety that I’ve missed some of the good things in life.
Standing
there, Robert pondered his life, activities he’d given up—dating topped
the list. Now, the desire to start living again crept past his
defenses. He wanted to enjoy the company of a woman, not just any woman,
but the lady who stood before him with the cute ponytail.
Trying
to divert his attention somewhere else succeeded for a few
seconds—soon, however, his eyes darted back. Robert looked her over,
guessing she was about his height and age. The wind kicked up, and blew
her golden hair. The long strands waved in the breeze. Rays from the sun
highlighted her blonde tresses.
While
he stood there, Robert thought back to a conversation with his mother
when he was in college. He wondered at the time if there was someone for
him. She responded by giving him a hug and assuring him God would
choose a special lady for him one day.
While
Robert’s memory dug up those words, he hung his head in shame because
of the times he ignored his parent’s advice. Why didn’t I find different
friends instead of trying to fit in with the wrong crowd?
Robert
mentally snapped back to the present and lifted his head. Recovering
from alcoholism had taught him not to wallow in self-pity, but to move
forward and redeem what he could. Returning to the sight of the
beautiful woman, he tried to be discreet as he continued to observe her.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mary
L. Ball lives in North Carolina and writes novels and Christian
articles. Her passion is weaving together inspirational romantic
suspense and mysteries, which show the imperfect lives of everyday
characters as they face hardships while discovering the real meaning of
grace. Her books encourage you to see the magic of love and a divine
guidance that often lies dormant, waiting to be found by each of us.
When she’s not writing she enjoys family and singing Gospel music with
her husband.
Some of her Christian Articles are found on Examiner.com at:http://www.examiner.com/christian-living-in-greensboro/mary-ball. Learn more about Mary at http://MaryLouwrites.weebly.com.
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