From the Heart

             Kate closed the sliding glass door and entered the house. Sophie and Jacob jumped up and ran to her.             “Is it ready?”             “Can we start?”             Kate laughed, tousled Jacob’s hair, and handed a clue to Sophie. “Everything is ready....

     Megan gazed out the window at the darkening sky. It was the first warm day in weeks, and she and Evan had planned a beautiful date. The first drops hit the patio, making dark spots on the concrete. She opened her weather app and checked. 100% rain for the next...

As soon as Betty opened the door, Christine wrapped her in a hug. “How are you doing, Mom?” Betty blinked away the sudden moisture in her eyes. She would not cry. Not now. This was time to spend with her daughter. There would be time enough to cry later. God knew...