Mrs. James: A Short Story

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As a child, Mrs. James was raised as a catholic. This was the only religion she had known. According to Mrs. James, her entire family from generations had only practice that one belief system. And as time goes by, she would raise her own children in that same manner. Mrs. James was married twice. Her first husband was a construction worker, and a very hardworking man who endures life, and loved his children. However, he fell ill and suffer a stroke, and was later passed away. Mrs. James and her first husband has three children together. I asked Mrs. James what was her thoughts about his passing she simple replied, “it’s god’s will, and no one should be afraid to die, and consider each day as a gift.” Moreover, Mrs. James was

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