Fireflies Team

She Held the Record

"On your marks!" The loudspeaker boomed throughout the pool and the arena. The contestants were poised, tight, and ready to pounce. "Get set!" Bang! The start gun exploded over the swimmers' ears. Microseconds later the competitors hit the water, splashing their way toward the end of the pool. A few tense moments later, the declared winner was Shane Gould. The crowd went wild with excitement. The crowd was on their feet;... (posted by Fireflies Team 2 years 38 days ago.)

Because of a Rainy Day

Drip! Drop! Drip! Drop! Drip! Drop! Everyday for a week, when Jack looked out his Delaware window, the same dreary sight greeted him . . . Grey clouds, grey skies, grey rain . . . Drip! Drop! Drip! Drop! Drip! Drop! . . . then in the midst of the drip! drop! came a ding dong! The doorbell! It was a telegram delivery . . . . . . a telegram whose contents would alter Jack's life, and the lives of thousands of... (posted by Fireflies Team 2 years 40 days ago.)

On a Rocky Road

"Come on ma'am... time to move on." Kimball peeked at the park worker through sleepy eyes. The morning songbirds serenaded her as she gathered her bags. The singer drew in a deep cleansing breath and glanced at her watch... only an hour until her shift started at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta , Georgia . Kimball was a respected volunteer. She was also homeless. Her home that day was a park in downtown Atlanta . Kimball... (posted by Fireflies Team 2 years 43 days ago.)

When Doors Close

"Did it turn blue or pink?" Edward tried to peer over the shoulder of his wife... "The pregnancy test shows nothing. Not this month, dear. We'll keep trying." Michelle hid her disappointment from her voice. "Did it turn?" Edward asked again. "No dear, maybe next month." Michelle knew Edward was disappointed too. "Did it turn?" "Not this time." "Did it turn?" "No!" Edward and Michelle wanted a... (posted by Fireflies Team 2 years 55 days ago.)

College, Pizza and Baseball

At first glance, the pizza looks and tastes like most home delivery pizza. Hot, cheesy, and wafting of oregano and parmesan, Dominos Pizza has kept many a college student going!!! When I was in college in Louisiana, I ate my fair share of the stuff! But did you know founder Tom Managhan has donated hundreds of MILLIONS of dollars? HUNDREDS of millions! He also made some big mistakes in his life... but he didn't quit! ... (posted by Fireflies Team 2 years 57 days ago.)

Painted Rocks

She picks up the small stone and admires the bright colors. "How much do you think we should ask for this one?" she asks her friend. They bicker for awhile, and then come to an agreement just in time. "Hurry! Look! Here comes someone!" 9 year old Janine and a friend were selling their artwork (painted rocks) at a roadside stand to raise spending money. But something happened when the money started coming in the two girls decided... (posted by Fireflies Team 2 years 62 days ago.)