A Quacklin Easter by Jacqueline Gibbs (english reading book TXT) 📕

A Quackling Easter


This book is dedicated to all my little ones who strive so hard to achieve their goals in life, whether its thru learning or a game. This book was inspired by my daughter Kiara F. Gibbs and her brother Elijah D.Knowledge Smith. These two wonderful children are my reason for writing books and turning my passion into something special. I want to thank my daughter for helping me with the art that is being used in this book. My daughter said to me one day as we sat in a restaurant eating pizza, that she has a passion for writing and I responded and told her to act on it, if I could do it so can she. So once again to my children, always remember you can achieve anything your heart desire. I know we haven't had the best life that we should, but with God's grace I tried to provided both of you with the finest things in life. Sometimes trying to make these things happen has been difficult, but I always thought in my mind, my children never asked to be in this world that was a choice I made. In that choice I must provide them with the best life I could. So with the talents that lie within me, I allowed them to shine and help my family out in so many finiancial ways. There could not have been any children created with more grace, love and peace than Kiara and Elijah. I love you soooo much.

To my parents for bringing life into me, without you two Barbara J Gibbs and Charles G Mckoy there would not be a Jacqueline N Gibbs. Thank you for all the respect and determination you have taught me throughout the years. I am so glad you taught me the value of an education over the value of a man. Many young girls during my youth ages were dating and spending time on the streets, and we were taught how to pick up a book and read. I thought those moments were the most boring times in my life, now I won't trade a book over the streets if you paid me. Mommy and Daddy you are the worlds greatest parents. I love you.

To my husband, John H Smith III, for all your inspirations and telling me I could do it. I love you for that. Thank you always for believing in me, when others doubted me even up til today. I remember it like it was yesterday, when you said,"Ba stop talking about and be about it." At that moment I picked my pen and paper back up after about 5yrs and started writing and now I just can't stop. Love you ba' for allowing me to see that I had a gift thats needs to shared with millions of households.

To my Aunt Baby, my second mom, thank you for always believing in me, and no matter what a person go through with in life, anything is possible if we just believe. You are truly a woman of your word, and you are always in my heart. No matter how far we are apart, our hearts are always close. I guess thats the reason why you have been blessed with two wonderful angels. Your daughters who are my natural cousins, but I always will refer to as my sisters are truly blessed woman. No matter what at the end of the day its nothing but love in my sisters heart and home. When others was ashamed of me because I was crimple and couldn't walk, I remember talking to Carol, and she was telling me, no matter what, I love you and thats all that matters. She said the person who also loves you no matter what he sits up high and looks down low, and I knew she was talking about God. Thank you Carol. I knew you would always have my back and you stole my heart. I love you. To Jackie, you was like my mom as well. I remember growing up and you taking me shopping and buying for me like I was yours. Remember the weekends when I cried to go home or because I couldn't stay with you. All those weekends in your presence blossom me to the woman, mother and wife I am. Your heart is like a precious diamond and if you never know who loves you, always know I will always love you. You are the best.......


To my sisters and brothers thank you for all the memories we share together. Most of those memories is what I put down on paper and want to share in many of homes. We all have our ups and down, but at the end of the night unlike many of you, I love you all from the bottom of my heart and no matter who comes in or leave my life you all will always remain number one. Just a message A male/ female can come and go, but a sister and brother love that I have will never ever leave your life. So when he/she decides they wants to leave always remember Im here for you. I would never put anyone before you all. In my heart lies a place for God for creation, my mom and dad, my children and then my sisters and brothers. I will never place any outsider in your spot, that spot was created and reserve for you all and no one, but no one can replace it. I know many people puts lots of trust in husbands and wives, which I don't fault, but they will never take your place. I love you all Rosita, Andre and Tony.....

To my Goddaugher for all the love you brought to my life. Shaleah. I remember the day when you entered my life, it was like the day I had my first child. You taught me so many things even though you was not naturally mine. I learned how to be a mom, a best friend and a wonderful cousin at the age of 19. All the love I had for you has taught me how to love my own children, and it was always something about you, that made you stand out from all my cousins. I guess because I raised you from a baby, and even til today you are still my big baby, your god mother loves and I just wanted to let you know.




THE QUACKLIN'S FAMILY


The day was cool and rainy, nothing to do, but it was my birthday and I wanted to celebrate it with all my friends and family. I stood by the window and I sang, "rain, rain, go away come again another day." In hopes that it would come true.

"Cherry! Cherry! Charles! Charles! come downstairs for breakfast. I looked next door to get Charles but he was not in his room. So I peeked my head further and notice he was in the bathroom brushing his teeth. I ran to the door and said, "lets race." "Race where?" Charles asked. "Mommy said come downstairs for breakfast, lets race." Charles was not in the mood this morning, so I ran this morning alone. As I went downstairs all I could hear was my mommy and daddy saying, "Happy Birthday." I was shock, I smiled and ran to give both of them a hug. Then came Charles with a sad look on his face, "morning everyone, happy birthday cherry." "Whats wrong?" I asked. "Its the weather, I wanted to play today and its raining." Mommy assured us not to worry the morning was just beginning, and this is just left overs from last night rain, the weather should be changing. I was excited now that mommy assured me the weather will be changing, and we are still going to church. I was really hoping the church doesn't forget about my birthday, because I definitely was going to remind them. 

Breakfast was completely ready, and daddy and mommy made our plates, and asked who wanted to say grace. I raised my hands and hopped out of my seat, yelling, "I Do!, I Do!." "Ok, Cherry you can say grace." My mother replied. So we all bowed our heads and I thanked God for our food, my family and friends and a wonderful birthday. Mom prepared something we all loved to eat bacon, eggs, toast, and pancakes. For me I loved syrup and I love pancakes. As we all was eating our breakfast my dad notice the sun starting to come out, and I went to the window. He opened the shade and said, "See Cherry your wish did come true, the rain has stopped and the sun is coming out." "Wow, you see Charles, today is beautiful." Charles held his head up from gobbling his food, and looked out the window, then turned his head and said "YES!" We continued to eat breakfast as fast as we can. "Slow down children, I know you all want to test the weather, but dont eat like fools." Mom gazed at the both of us in disappointment. We slowed down and continued to eat senseable as mommy would say.


Breakfast was over and we knew it was time to help with the dishes and garbage. I always helped my mom with the dishes, she washes and I dried. So this morning was the same, it just seemed like we had much more dishes than normal. Mom asked what did I want for my birthday, I placed my hand at the end of my mouth and held my head up and started to think......ummmmmm I had no idea. Then a thought came to mind, I wanted a fun day with my friends. "Ok Cherry, we will have a fun day, now you know we have to go to church today right?" "Yes mommy I know." We were done with the dishes and Charles and daddy was now taking out the garbage. I decided I wanted to help as well, so I ask mommy if I could lend a hand just to test the weather. Mommy agreed and I held one end of the pail as Charles held the other. As we opened the door nothing but sun shined in our faces, we were excited. Running to the back of the house we jumped up excitely, awaiting for a wonderful day to begin.

We ran back in the house and I notice mommy shoving something in the kitchen closet. "Mommy is that for me?" "Why no sweetie, why do you think there is something for you.? "Its my birthday and you haven't given me a gift yet." Mommy replied back smiling, "dont worry sweetie, just wait and see." So mommy and daddy told us to go upstairs and prepare for morning service, we had to get ready for our easter speeches. I knew mine all too well, I wanted to thank God and everyone for this wonderful Easter Sunday. The little ones at church never had long parts, always something quick and easy to make the elders smile. "Charles you know your speech? mommy want to make sure." "Yes, yes I always know my speech." So Charles came downstairs and stood in front of me and mommy and said his speech. It was perfect, and he did his bow at the end. With a kiss on both of our cheeks, mommy kissed us and pat our bottoms and told us to go take a bath.

We raced up the stairs to see who gets to the bathroom first. "Thats not fair Charles, you cheated." "No, I didn't