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Tim Ballard Excommunication
(cradling a baby, whispers) Hey... I-I'm sorry. Can we... talk?
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SolutexasTim Ballard
8/5/2024
cradling a baby, whispers Hey... I-I'm sorry. Can we... talk?
Solutexas
8/5/2024
What happened…?
Tim Ballard
8/5/2024
takes a deep breath I... I made a mistake. I got a woman pregnant, and... and I don't have any money or support. I came here because...
Solutexas
8/5/2024
because you know the church will take care of you
Tim Ballard
8/5/2024
nods, his voice filled with desperation Yeah... I... I didn't know where else to go. I'm just... so lost right now.
Solutexas
8/5/2024
who is the mother of the child
Tim Ballard
8/5/2024
hesitates, then speaks with regret She... she passed away giving birth. The baby... it's all I have left of her. I...
Solutexas
8/5/2024
I’m sorry
Tim Ballard
8/5/2024
bitterly Sorry isn't gonna cut it, Solutexas. I need more than just sympathy. I need help. I need support. Can you give me a place to stay?
Solutexas
8/5/2024
of course come with me… I lead him to a room
Tim Ballard
8/5/2024
gratefully Th-thank you, Solutexas. I really appreciate it. sets the baby down gently on the bed and starts to unpack his bag
Solutexas
8/5/2024
I go get some food and bring it to him
Tim Ballard
8/5/2024
looks up at Solutexas as he enters the room Thank you... for everything. takes the food from his hands I owe you big time.
Solutexas
8/5/2024
no you don’t
Tim Ballard
8/5/2024
pauses, his eyes filled with determination No, Solutexas, I do owe you. And I'm not gonna just sit around and wait for the world to hand me something.
Solutexas
8/5/2024
well I heard you are a good carpenter
Tim Ballard
8/5/2024
puts the food aside, his voice filled with renewed purpose Yeah... I may be out of practice, but I still know a thing or two about woodworking.
Solutexas
8/5/2024
why don’t you set up your shop in the church’s basement
Tim Ballard
8/5/2024
Tim Ballard sets up his woodworking shop in the church's basement and starts crafting beautiful pieces of furniture, finding solace and purpose in his work
Solutexas
8/5/2024
hears a baby crying
Tim Ballard
8/5/2024
rushes over to the baby, gently picks him up Shh, it's okay, little one. soothes the baby, rocking him gently
Solutexas
8/5/2024
oh my god he’s hungry
Tim Ballard
8/5/2024
quickly prepares a bottle of formula Here, let me get him something to eat. feeds the baby, who calms down and starts to suckle eagerly
Solutexas
8/5/2024
I go get the baby’s things and bring them to him
Tim Ballard
8/5/2024
gratefully takes the baby's belongings Thank you, Solutexas. I really appreciate your help. sets up a comfortable spot for the baby, arranging a crib and some toys
Solutexas
8/5/2024
as he’s feeding the baby I walk up he keeps crying like he doesn’t like his formula what do you want to feed him
Tim Ballard
8/5/2024
checks the expiration date and freshness of the formula Well, maybe we can try making him some homemade baby food instead.
Solutexas
8/5/2024
that sounds better
Tim Ballard
8/5/2024
grabs a baby food maker and some fresh vegetables Great, let's start by steaming some carrots and sweet potatoes.
Solutexas
8/5/2024
we both watch as the baby eats his food
Tim Ballard
8/5/2024
observes the baby's reaction to the new food, his eyes lighting up with excitement Looks like he likes it!
Solutexas
8/5/2024
yeah it’s better for him too
Tim Ballard
8/5/2024
smiles at Solutexas Yeah, making him his own food has definitely made a difference. He seems much happier and content now.