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I Miss You, But …

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Kimberley Payne
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Heaven is a better place I don’t often watch the news on television. Instead, I receive the update for the day when my morning alarm goes off or while I’m on my drive to work. The 30-second update is usually … Continue reading →

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How Returning to Kids’ Church Caught Me Off Guard

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Kimberley Payne
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I wasn’t prepared. My daughter broke out in a sweat on our drive to church. She rolled down the window to cool herself while I sat shivering in the back seat. Any other day in March, it would’ve been fine … Continue reading →

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It’s That Time of Year Again

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Kimberley Payne
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The night I faced my worst imaginable fear Daylight Saving Time ends. Darkness begins. November. I’ve never really liked November. The colourful leaves have dropped, and the sun has lost its warmth. My best friend from university died in a … Continue reading →

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I Met a Girl Named Talia

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Kimberley Payne
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I guessed her age to be around 17. She had dark brown, shoulder-length hair, and tattoos on both forearms. She seemed a bit standoffish. She may have been shy. We exchanged pleasantries but not much more. She was in my … Continue reading →

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Do We Change Into Angels When We Die?

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Kimberley Payne
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Over a year ago, my 7-month-old granddaughter passed away quietly in her sleep. Since that horrific day, the support of family, friends, neighbours, and acquaintances has been incredible. They’ve offered food, shoulders to cry on, and kind words. And I … Continue reading →

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I Held a Baby

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Kimberley Payne
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I squeezed her chunky thighs. I breathed in her lavender scent. I snuggled into her neck. I brushed against her soft hair. I played peek-a-boo with her blankie. I returned her to her grandma. I smiled to mask my pain. … Continue reading →

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I Was There – A Poem

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Kimberley Payne
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I was there … When your head passed through the birth canal and you crowned When you splashed the tub water during your bath time When you cooed, gurgled, and babbled When you smiled at me from across the room … Continue reading →

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Plans Deferred

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Kimberley Payne
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My plans aren’t your plans, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. Just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my plans than your plans (Isaiah 55 CEB). … Continue reading →

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Those Eyes

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Kimberley Payne
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A Poem Bright, clear, and alert Moon-eyed Your irises still changing hue A shade of gray, maybe brown Enchanting and other-worldly Soulful Watchful You appear to see through me Imploring Penetrating Piercing You know something I don’t Astute Intelligent Mischievous … Continue reading →

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Do You Have Other Grandchildren?

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Kimberley Payne
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The question that always stops my conversation short Like most grandmother’s I am immensely proud of my granddaughter. At 4 years old, she impresses me with her language skills, her logical thinking, and her sense of humour. She is the … Continue reading →

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    Heaven is a better place I don’t often watch the news on television. Instead, I receive the update for the day when my morning alarm goes off or while I’m on my drive to work. The 30-second update is usually … Continue reading →

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About Kimberley

Kimberley J. PayneKimberley Payne is an award-winning author. She combines her teaching experience and love of writing to create educational materials for children about family, fitness, science, and faith.

Through her work, Kimberley hopes to inspire parents to raise up the next generation in the Christian faith.

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