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An Uncertain Destination (Exmormon: Part V begins)

chanson, June 2, 2008

I sat back in my chair as I listened to the teacher recite the same story of Joseph Smith that he had been repeating to us all week. The handful of other students in my class looked just as bored.

The the teacher turned and asked, “Now who can tell us what year the Saints arrived in Far West Missouri?”

Since no one else responded, I raised my hand. Read the rest of the story ร‚ยป

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Comments (2)

  1. Guy Noir Private Eye says:
    June 4, 2008 at 4:21 am

    CH:
    If you’re Not writing professionally, you’re missing the boat.
    Your talent at writing jumps off the page and entices readers to finish what they started, without stopping.
    I love your work!

  2. chanson says:
    June 4, 2008 at 4:42 am

    Thanks GNPE!!!

    Maybe someday it will be a professional endeavor, but for the moment it’s just a hobby. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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