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Falling Forward – Falling Behind

Falling Forward – Falling Behind

This is a quote from a daily “inspiring” email I get. “Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.”    – Swami Sivananda I can’t handle that much pressure. In fact, it would paralyze me. I can’t give each small act in my disjointed day so… Continue Reading

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Chapter 16 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton  #northandsouth #sequel #theEnd

Chapter 16 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton #northandsouth #sequel #theEnd

Last week, we saw Hannah Thornton on the mend and beginning to thaw toward her daughter-in-law, Margaret. With the crisis past, John and Margaret can now attend to other concerns, and each other, in this final chapter. If you need to start at the beginning, click here for Chapter 1. Chapter 16 – Becoming Mrs.… Continue Reading

Chapter 15 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton     #northandsouth #sequel

Chapter 15 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton #northandsouth #sequel

In the previous episode, we left the elder Mrs. Thornton in bed after a heart seizure, John across the channel buying cotton and unaware of her illness, and Margaret managing the household and Fanny. If you need to start at the very beginning, click here to go to Chapter 1. Chapter 15 – Becoming Mrs.… Continue Reading

Chapter 14 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton    #northandsouth #sequel #MIL

Chapter 14 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton #northandsouth #sequel #MIL

Last week, John left for Le Havre to buy cotton and Margaret met her first obstacle in the Marlborough Mill’s cookhouse. Now she is suddenly plunged into being in charge during a household emergency! If you need to start from the beginning, click here to go to Chapter 1. Chapter 14 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton… Continue Reading

Chapter 13 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton   #sequel #northandsouth

Chapter 13 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton #sequel #northandsouth

In the last chapter, Margaret’s frustration at her empty days overflowed into an argument. Today she visits John’s office where he will propose a solution.  If you need to start at the very beginning, click here to go to Chapter 1. Chapter 13 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton copyright Jill Hughey 2014 The large hand of… Continue Reading

Chapter 12 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton     #sequel #northandsouth

Chapter 12 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton #sequel #northandsouth

Will this marriage survive? A few misunderstandings are to be expected in a new marriage, and one can only hope that love is strengthened by their resolution. John begins by contemplating a journey to Le Havre, and ends by finally tackling the problem of Margaret’s need for meaningful duties. If you need to start at… Continue Reading

Chapter 11 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton      #northandsouth #sequel #motherinlaw

Chapter 11 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton #northandsouth #sequel #motherinlaw

Margaret Hale was one brave woman to become Hannah Thornton’s daughter-in-law. In this episode, their relationship begins to form and they are not destined for happily-ever-after. If you want to start at the beginning, click here for Chapter One. Chapter 11 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton copyright Jill Hughey 2014 Margaret did, indeed, love her husband.… Continue Reading

Chapter 9 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton   #northandsouth #sequel #wedding

Chapter 9 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton #northandsouth #sequel #wedding

In this chapter of the North and South sequel, we are going to a wedding! And not just any wedding, the wedding! If you need to start from the very beginning, click here to go to Chapter 1. Chapter 9 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton – copyright Jill Hughey 2014 John’s sister, Fanny Watson, had been disappointed to… Continue Reading