Thoughts and stories, by Pal

I have always enjoyed Richard Paul Evans' writings.   This is a touching true story about his childhood.  We all have memories similar to this! If you'd like to subscribe to his blog go to this address: http://efs.richardpaulevans.com/index.php/2015/10/28/i-am-great/ HOME THE BOOKS EVENTS STORE ANGEL STATUES CHRISTMAS BOX HOUSE MICHAEL VEY ABOUT CONTACT The boy who dared to be great. Let me tell you about the scared little boy who dared to write that he was great.     I had a somewhat traumatic childhood, but 1970, the year I turned eight, was especially difficult. A Tsunami of misfortune hit my family. My father lost his job and couldn’t find work and my mother began to exhibit the first signs of severe depression. My Tourette’s syndrome manifested that year and I was ticking like crazy. In addition, I wet the bed every night, made worse since I shared the bed with my brother. With...