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OH THOSE MAY FLOWERS!!!

By Dorothy Kimball (Dot)

"I don’t think I’ve ever seen Maudie’s flowers look so beautiful!" Franny mused as she and the two little girls, Billie Jean and Dolly Anne, sat on the fern and flowers laden large front porch on a lazy Friday afternoon. "She doesn’t have a green thumb...she has green fingers and thumbs!"

The weather was so perfect...not too hot and not too cool. It did have a tendency to make a person terribly drowsy, though. The bees were humming a soothing melody in the massive blooming honeysuckle vine at one end of the long porch adding to the drowsiness of any person setting there. This porch stretched all across the front of the old Hunter home.

The deep porch across the front of the home held an inviting green swing, which was hung by chains from the tall blue ceiling of the porch. Next to it was a more sedate cream colored stationary floor swing. Both swings had much loved pillows of flowered but faded fabric on them. A tall wicker plant stand at one end of the stationary swing, near the front door, held an enormous Boston leaf fern. The low but large table in front of this swing was decorated with several pots of geraniums. Several well thumbed magazines were also on this table. A large pitcher of lemonade, lemon and ice swirling around on the inside, was half empty. Three large glasses sat on the same tray. There was also a large plate of sugar cookies by the lemonade.

Plants of all sizes and kinds were lined up all across the front edge of the porch. The shallow but deep steps in the middle of the porch also were decorated with pots of flowers on each end. These steps lead to the front door as well as both sides of the porch. On the other end of the porch from the swings, was found a grouping of chairs. Some were bent willow chairs and some were wicker. Gypsies had made the willow chairs and sold them to Maudie. All had been painted a crisp and cool white. These chairs also were decorated with pillows and cushions. Several tables were also around these chairs. More plants and ferns were on stands and tables. This end of the porch had a more formal air about it. Perhaps that is why it was rarely used except when company came. All along the edge of the porch, down on the ground, grew the profusion of flowers in different heights and a multitude of colors. This flower bed extended about five feet from the porch outwards. It was completely covered with flowering plants and flowers. All the flowers had outdone themselves this year. The whole place could have been a picture from a seed catalog or found in the pages of any home magazine.

The very large and very old oak tree out front of the house, reported to be at least a hundred and fifty years old and a meeting place of Indians of long ago, keep the whole porch as well as most of the front part of the house, in a cool shade all summer long. On the east side of the house was found  plum and pear trees. This was the bedroom side of the house. This is where the gardenia bushes were found. The bushes had flourished to the point they were almost trees. The flourishing flower beds found along the front of the house wrapped around the ends and swept down the sides of the house to the very back. There were all kinds of old fashion flowers from daisies to lilies, four o’clocks and so many others. The masses of all these flowers was breathtaking.

Several trees, cotton wood and sycamore towered to the heavens, on this, the eastern, side of the house. These two towering trees kept the sun from heating the glassed in back poach during the heat of the summer time. Beyond these trees was the rose garden. The roses in this garden, which stretched all along the fence line, were the envy of all in the village. And then beyond that was the very large cow pasture. It was way beyond the cow pasture that the Negro church was located. This much loved church was the delightful source of weekly music that filled the air with the sounds that even the angels delighted in hearing.

It was on the east side of the yard, in the front, that the two towering crepe myrtle trees were found. They were a breath taking shade of deep rose. The trees, although planted a good ten feet apart, had grown so much that they formed an unbelievable lovely arch looking into the rose garden and on into the green peaceful cow pasture. There was a constant shower of rose petals on the ground around these trees until it looked as though the grass had turned a deep rose. On either side of the trees was formed a half arch. Part of this was from the tree to the front porch. So any time someone walked around to the east side of the yard they passed under the rose colored arch. The other tree formed a half arch that lead to the rose garden, the cow pasture and then to the grassed in area, filled with all those lovely wild flowers found in central Texas, until the yard reached the red sandy road. This road meandered around for about five miles before reaching the Brazos river. A park there was used for picnics, especially on the 4TH of July.

The west side of the house had only one large tree. It was an enormous sycamore tree. All before it and after it came fruit trees of an assorted variety, mostly plum. There were two persimmon trees growing near the end of the lot, but these were just left and any fruit given to whoever would want it. They were sort of pretty though. The plum trees were used to make the sparkling jelly that Maudie put up each year. It was also on this west side of the house in the fenced in area of the chicken yard that four large china berry trees were located. They helped keep this yard shady for the chickens and also for any colored clothing hung on wash days.

It was on the west side of the house that could be found the little sandy road leading to Franny’s and then on to fields where the children often went to find the end of the rainbows and pots of gold. All along this little sandy lane could be found wild flowers of every kind that bloomed in deep profusion all year long, especially in the spring and summer. Right after Franny’s if you took the jog in the road you would end up at the Custard’s large two story home set in acres of gardens.

Even Franny’s little cottage looked beautiful with an unusual display of flowers this year. Franny maintained she only had one slightly green thumb. But with the help of old Tim and even Tilly, her yard was beautiful with old fashion flowers all along her front porch and walk way to the sandy road. The front porch was a riot of blooming roses while by the parlor window was a luxurious honeysuckle vine on a special trellis. All along the fence to the garden flowers bloomed. Her back porch was almost covered with honeysuckle and the wash house was covered in morning glories. The sides of the barn where the cow was kept even had patches of flowers blooming. The fence by the little orchard was covered with blackberry vines which produced blackberries the size of a grown person's thumb. Franny and Tilly just knew they helped keep snakes out of those blackberry vines as they would often get fishing poles and go out and beat the vines and sing hymns at the top of their lungs...they would always do that before picking any of the blackberries. Even Franny’s chicken yard has flowers growing around it. Franny would just shake her head and say it was all due to the troubles of Old Tim and Tilly! She knew her thumb wasn’t that green!

To the back of this magical house of the Hunter’s, after a space of about ten feet for a walkway around the back of the house, was found the chicken yard with the Rhode Island Red chickens. Maudie said they were the best and would not mess with any others. Those chickens kept them all in eggs and often enough to give to the less fortunate neighbors and friends. The chickens also supplied the family with delectable fried chicken dinners in the summer time as well as baked chicken dinners and or suppers. In the fall and winter there was chicken and dumplings, stewed chicken and soups. All year long when necessary, different flavors of chicken salad was created from this bountiful flock of chickens.

Also in the back behind the chicken yard was the wash house with attaching room and then the garage...seldom used. Before the chicken coops was a large area that held an enormous black wash kettle. This was used to boil all the white clothing on wash day. Maudie firmly believed in keeping all her whites the purest of white...and clean. Behind that were the chicken coops and then the pasture and the cow shed which held Bossy the little Jersey cow. Then after that was the enormous garden that belonged to Franny that old Tim and Tilly worked for her and themselves. Then came the yard which lead up to Franny’s cottage.

Half of the back yard, at the Hunters, was taken up with the garden that was put in each year. The majority of their vegetables came from this garden and they ate on that bounty, not only in the spring but also all winter and fall, from the canned and preserved efforts of Maudie and whoever would help, until new food was available in the next spring. Between the garden and the backyard was a row of fig trees and large dill plants and other herbs. All were used in exquisite creations for all sorts of wondrous food preparations by Maudie Her fig preserves were practically fought over and her dill pickles, in their own special crocks on the glassed in back porch, were the delight of anyone who was fortunate enough to be served them. The kids loved to go around in the summer sucking on one of these delights.

The back yard wasn’t too large, but still a nice size, and it was covered in a deep, dark green grass as well as some sandy spots. These sandy spots were used by the children in all manner of ways as they played there. Way over in the corner, near the cow pasture was found the little wooden "Necessary House." It was still used and taken care of extremely well. Vines covered it and from this vine were beautiful morning glories in deep blues and purples.

All along the back of the house, coming out from the house for about four or five feet, were the most glorious hydrangeas imaginable. These were in deep blues and some sort of soft lavender-purple and then as the hydrangeas went around the side of the house, both east and west, they turned into a soft pink color. Everyone was so overwhelmed when Maudie would offer some of them for a wedding or even a funeral. It was a real blessing when any event held could boast that some of the flowers were from Maudie Hunter’s yard.

The hydrangeas were at both ends of the shallow and lengthy steps leading down from the glassed in back porch. These steps were used by all from learning Sunday School lessons and polishing shoes to playing, and then all too often for the numerous hobos to sit and eat. Many feet climbed up and down those stairs in the coming and going into this magical home. And most of those comings and goings were with happy thoughts of being there and coming back.

Just as Franny had remarked, this was indeed one of those late spring almost feet first into summer days that everything was blooming to deep perfection.

"We sure will have enough flowers to keep in the house all summer and even some to take when we go visit especially sick folks. Mama said we will also share flowers for the church this summer, too. It always looks and smells so lovely when we have a lot of flowers in church on Sundays," Billie Jean sighed with contentment. Her mind was already on the little white church on a Sunday morning with all the windows open to the breeze that always seemed to find its way into the building filled with shining faces. The delightful smells of fresh mowed yards, blooming flowers of some near by homes would fill the church with its sweet clean smell. This clean smell was often shared with the starting of the Sunday dinners from some near by home. The nearer to the noon hour the more compelling the food smells would become until more than one stomach would start complaining that the service had gone on long enough and it was time to finish up and head home...where someone was also making all the outdoors smell like it was time to eat!

"I wonder if we will have any parties this year to use a lot of the flowers? Is this the year any of us have a big birthday party?" Dolly sleepily inquired.

"Times are just too hard for a big party. But we always have those nice little ones and a special dinner and also gifts. We really can’t wish for more," Billie answered with a big yawn. And turning to Franny she asked, "Franny is there something in the cookie jar? For some reason or the other I feel like I am so hungry I could eat a horse."

"I brought over a lot of breads so let’s go and see what we can dig up," Franny laughed. She too was starving. Thank heavens she had made up more than usual of her breads and coffee cakes, not to mention some kolaches, that super delightful sweet dough filled with scrumptious fillings and sealed shut to bake into heavenly perfections. She had filled some with a lemon cheese filling and others with poppy seed fillings along with the regular prune fillings. She had really been in the cooking mood lately, probably because she had her best thoughts when she was cooking, especially making breads of any kind. And she did have so much to think about. So many pesky problems.

Several of her jobs had been cut down to less time so there was less money coming in. Also she really needed to concentrate on Hiram..and all he was doing for her as well as what he was offering her. Mostly was the burning thought of did she love him enough to marry him and spend the rest of her life with him. There was no way she was going to make another mistake like the last one. And she certainly didn’t want to marry him just because he offered her security in this topsy-turvy world. To do that would be such a despicable thing to do and an insult to a thoroughly wonderful person. Oh it was all just so confusing and just too much to try and unravel right now...maybe later she could sit down with Maudie, and she would help her unravel it all. Right now it was time to go and get something to eat!

The three of them went into the kitchen and quickly fixed more lemonade. Then they sat down with the platter of fresh kolaches between them. In no time at all they were laughing and talking while they tasted each type of the kolaches.

"Franny, when you get married are you going to let Dolly Anne and me be in your wedding party?" Billie asked.

"Well, you know that second weddings aren’t big and the bride usually doesn’t wear a long dress much less a white one with veil. But you both are going to have to be there, and I would be honored to have you stand up with me as my bride’s maids. You know I think Maudie should be my matron of honor too," Franny hadn’t thought much about what a ceremony would be like, but it just seemed right to start planning one now.

"Oh, Franny, if it is summer time just think we could have it in the yard by the rose garden and maybe the crepe myrtles and wear full dresses made out of thin material. That would be so beautiful, and you could wear a deep rose and Billie and I could wear a pink and Grandma could wear a light rose color and we could all carry roses. And, oh Franny! You could even have a rose colored cake with pink roses on it. And you could wear a hat of nothing but roses with a really swishy veil and we could wear little tiny pink swishy veils with roses pinned up at one side and Grandma could wear the same thing but a light rose color and it would be just breathtakingly lovely."

Dolly could just see such a wedding out in the yard at twilight time with flickering candles. How lovely that would be. Why, Andy could even light the candles, too, and then Willy could be one of the best men. And oh yes, Andy too. Maybe they would have to get someone else to light the candles, but it would be so beautiful. She sighed in complete contentment as she reached for a lemon-cheese kolaches.

Billie Jean had already tried all the kolaches and was still hungry. Looking at Franny she asked, "Do you reckon we could just go ahead and try some of those Caramel pecan sticky buns? I know that Mama said we would have those left over stuffed peppers and the green beans with little new potatoes for supper, and I am ready for them, but I sure don’t think I will spoil my appetite if I have a bun."

"Why not? I am so hungry today, and I think it is because we are going into summer. I know just what you feel like, too," Franny laughed as she pried loose some of the buns and put a fat dripping bun on each of the plates in front of them. She also thought to herself that she was probably hungry because she had worried and fretted about Hiram.

"Hello the kitchen! Sounds like a party going on in here," Hank announced as he and Maudie came into the house and back to the kitchen. They had been visiting some sick people that belonged to their church. They had also taken along some bread and some of Maudie's good home churned butter with them.

"You all just come on in. I’ll put these dishes down for you and get some glasses for lemonade and we can sit and talk a spell. How are the Krantz doing? I am so glad you got to go and visit with them." Franny quickly jumped up and scurried around as she put plates down for all of them.

"Where are the boys?" Maudie asked.

"They are over with the twins. They are going to spend the evening and have supper there, too. They are all so involved with their codes and sending secret messages and all. I told them I would have to ask you first if they could spend the night. They said they wanted to try and send their messages at night, too. They are having so much fun. It is OK with me if they spend the night but wanted your OK too before I said yes," Franny answered.

"Don’t you think we had best call and see how Mandy is doing? I know that being in the family way must tire her. Not only that, but it looks like she will be having twins again. Murton is about to pop his buttons he is so thrilled. And to think he was such a proper bachelor and now he is the father of four and more to come, and he is a completely changed person. He even looks younger and he sure acts it too," Maudie questioned.

"I saw her down at the Doctors office yesterday and she is so full of energy she can’t sit still. She has been sewing and making things for all of them and the house, too. The nursery is ready and then she lit in and changed the girls' bedroom. She said it was all in pink and cream and a light green. They are crazy about it and she has started on the twins' room. They needed more book cases and she said they might as well redo the complete room. She was so happy and laughing. She said that Murton was so pleased with the new kitchen as he has been cooking, also. Isn’t that wonderful. You know how much Mandy loves to cook, and she has been doing so much. She said she has been trying new recipes and can hardly wait for summer to really get here as she wants to put up a whole bunch of new preserves, pickles and relishes," Franny smiled as she thought of the exuberant young mama and mother to be.

" Of course all the mamas are excited about the new addition to the family. Oh, Maudie, have you seen their yard? It is just beautiful. Thank goodness they have such a large lot as with all those kids they sure need it. Why Murton had helped the boys made tree houses and built the girls a play house and put it swings and slides and all sorts of things for them to play on and with, " Franny sighed as she remembered the beautiful yard. It looked like something out of a dream catalog.

"Well then why don’t we let them stay. It might be too hectic after the new babies get there. Do you know when the date is?" Maudie decided.

"Some time in September, I think it is. I do know that there are going to be a whole rash of baby showers for her later this month and in the months to come. We need to get busy and make up some things for those showers," Franny smiled.

The little girls had wandered away and were out of the back steps learning their Sunday School lesson as well as polishing their shoes for Sunday School. They didn’t have enough money to go to the show on Saturday or Sunday either, but Billie’s friend Bertha Bee was loaning them a whole stack of books so they were planning on a lazy week-end of reading...after they finished their chores.

"Maudie, I really wanted to talk to you about Hiram and me. It has really been sitting heavy on my heart. And I have wondered if I have done the right thing," Franny confessed to Maudie. They were still at the table in the kitchen as a enjoyable breeze played with the curtains at the kitchen windows.

"I knew something was bothering you. What is it dear?" Maudie answered.

"Well, Hiram understands why I don’t want to get married right away. That last mess has left me with wounds and I really need to heal from that. I am doing fine so far, but still need some more time. Hiram is the one who suggested we wait a little longer. He did give me this ring and said no matter what my answer is I am to keep it to remember he dearly loves me. He said it is not an engagement ring but a remembrance ring. He said after some time we can sit down and talk about our future and hopefully it will be our future together. Now that he is working in the state capital and going back and forth to Washington, D.C., he said it is a good time for me to examine my feelings toward him and marriage to him. He wants me to go on as usual and lead a normal life and go out and everything."

Franny’s face turned a deep pink as she continued. "The one thing he is asking of me is that when I really need help I am to let Marshall, Dixie’s husband, know as he has left money with him. He said he has also left money with Hortensia his sister and to stay in close touch with both of them so they will know how I am getting along. This money is for emergencies. He said to tell you and Hank that it is best at this time not to put your money in the banks as they just might be closing. That is why he left it with Hortensia and Marshall. He doesn’t want me to worry about taxes or emergency Doctor bills or anything out of the ordinary. He said he knew I was very proud about asking for help but to remember that it isn’t only me but Willy too. He said it might be that some of my family or friends can’t help and he wanted it there for me. He said he always wanted me to think of him as a close friend and hopefully later on as more than that."

Fanny had tears in her eyes, and as she continued one slipped down her cheek. "And Oh Maudie, I did agree with him after awhile. And now I am worried that maybe I shouldn’t have. Maybe this is just leading him on, and I don’t honestly know now if I am going to end up marrying him or not. I don’t want to give him the wrong idea. And now I am more confused than ever. And if I do say I will marry him, how much of that answer would be because he has money...oh not lots and lots of it, but a lot more than I am use to, and I know it would always be there. Oh what am I going to do?" Franny started wringing her hands as tears ran down her face.

"How am I going to face the future? There are so many things that can go wrong, and the times seem to be getting harder and harder. There are times I am so afraid I won’t be able to make it. Oh, what am I going to do?" Franny had tears running down her face and was twisting her hands together as she poured out her heart to Maudie, her dearest and closest person in her life.

"Daughter, daughter," Maudie softly answered as she pulled Franny into her arms. Franny wasn’t a daughter of the flesh, but of her heart. "First of all, your friends are here for you. And you must remember that is what Hiram is and will always be...first most. He is just able to be of monetary help where most of the others aren’t. You know that you have us and your sisters to help you and we all know you will turn to us only if that need arises. But we all know you will do your utmost not to have to ask for help. You aren’t going to do anything foolish."

Maudie gave a soft laugh as she patted Franny and then went on, "We all know you are going to do all you possibly can and more to stand on your own two feet and manage better than the majority of people. But accidents and unforeseen things do happen, and we are all there for you, and that means Hiram also. But the main thing is you have forgotten to turn to the dear Lord for your answers. Spend time in prayer and listen to him. You will know in your heart of hearts when and if you want to marry Hiram. Search your deepest heart in your prayers and wait for God to answer you. Just remember that God’s time is not man’s time... or in this case, Franny’s time. The answer will come. Just turn it all over to the dear Lord. He will never fail you. Not ever."

Maudie smiled and then looked into Franny’s tear filled eyes. "Now just hand over that burden to Him. And go and wash your face. As to what you are to do...well we just go on and do what is at hand for us to do. And one of the things at hand is the children’s end of school picnic and also Grandma Krantz’s funeral to help plan and work on as Mrs. Krantz is going to be sick and in bed and her sons aren’t that much help. One of the boy’s wives is almost ready to deliver her fourth child and cannot come, and the other two are living with their wives families. Only one has been able to get the money to come down. Mrs. Krantz said they want him to bring his family on down and live with them. Mr. Krantz just is getting up there in years and could use the help on the farm. Mrs. Krantz said she really loves that son, Abner’s, wife and they get along so good. She loves their little kids too. I think there are three little girls and two little boys. It would be a big help for all of them. But until that is settled we have to plan what and when and where and all of that for the services and before and afterwards"

Maudie sighed and then went on, "I know that Ruby was out there today and she is going to help us. You know because Old Grandma Krantz was one of the pioneer families in the area that there will be so many people coming and going. There will be people coming from out of town, too. I think most of the people nearer to the Krantz’s will be putting them up. But Ruby will have her hands full working with the ladies out on the farms to get things all lined up." Maudie smiled as Franny, stood up and gave a wobbly smile, and picking up the cares of the here and now Franny went away to wash her face. She would put aside any more of her cares about Hiram until later on. Maudie had helped her tremendously though. Franny knew that she couldn’t tell Maudie about that good-by kiss from Hiram...not just yet. That kiss was just too different, and the feeling it left behind was one she had never had. She knew she would always remember it. But Franny knew that she had never ever had a kiss like that and also that she would never ever forget it. And deep in her heart she knew that it was that farewell kiss that would in the end help her finally make up her mind about her future with Hiram.

Franny quickly washed her face and hands. She realized that the burden she had been carrying was already lighter than before. As she washed her hands she prayed that the answer would come to her and with heartfelt thanks she ended her prayer and drying her hands she hurried back to the kitchen. After all they had a funeral to plan as well as the end of year picnic for the kids. Franny knew she would be able to put her whole heart into both tasks.

"Ruby is going to call the preacher and then the both of them will go out this afternoon and talk to Mrs. Krantz about the services. Ruby said that she is calling the ladies in the church to see what they want to do about the after service gathering at the house. You know we all take turns at being the leader in that and it is Mrs. Cheznicz’s time. She is one of the best organizers we have. We will only have to take a dish or two of food out for that when we go to the services. Some of the ladies will go out to be there during the day to answer the door and phone and such. We even have volunteers to go over for a week after the services to help out. Mrs. Krantz is so relieved about all this help. She said she is so thankful she gave the house such a good spring cleaning before she got sick and is laid up in bed. She wants to be up and doing, but the Doctor is most stern and said she is not to get out of bed for two more weeks or she stands a chance of having a collapse and would be worse off than ever," Maudie informed Franny.

"I hope we get on the salad list. I have so many green beans left and need to use them up. I could make a double green bean salad too. I wonder if they will want a big bowl of banana pudding? That is always such a big help during these trying times. I hope they want some of your potato salad, Maudie, as it is the best," Franny answered Maudie.

"Our gardens are doing wonderfully this year aren’t they? We will have plenty of food to put up to see us through the winter and until next spring. I am going to have to get Charmane to come and help me with all the canning and jelly making. I don’t know when I have had so many figs. I am already making preserves out of them. I might even have to get more jars. How about you Franny? How is your garden doing?" Maudie asked

"I am having the same luck. Old Tim put in a watermelon patch and it is thriving. We will have plenty to make up Watermelon Rind preserves as well as pickles. He has really been working in that garden and so has old Tilly. But of course a lot of the produce goes to them and when Tilly and even Tim help with the canning I always give them half. We are so blessed to have those gardens do so well. And the chickens and cows are doing great, too. Mine are more than enough for us and Tim and Tilly, too. I promised Dad I would see to those two old folks when he passed on and I think that I am going to be able to manage again this year even with some of my work being cut back," Franny commented.

"Well, we will see to the services and then we will have to go and talk to Ruby about the end of school picnic she is going to give the kids. She will have both the boys and then Billie Jean’s class and Dolly’s classes at her house. She said she wanted to try and spring for ice cream for the four classes. You know for some of those kids it could very well be the only ice cream they will be getting this summer. Not only that, but you know her yard covers several acres that Rosamond, Ruby’s mama, landscaped when they still had all that money. Ruby, with Big Jonah’s help, has managed to keep up. Big Jonah has gotten extra help from some wandering men. Those wander men don’t dare do anything wrong there or cause any trouble cause Big Jonah is so big. They all know he lives on the place out back of the garage and has those big dogs, too. But they have kept the place in order and it is one of the nicest places to have any gatherings. We sure need a better park in town, though. One large enough to accommodate the whole town and school when needed," Maudie mentioned.

Franny put aside her thoughts of Hiram for the next few weeks as the services for Old Grandma Kranz were held, and then the plans for the end of school picnic were gone over. There was so much to do. Not only the end of school picnic to plan, but also what they would do during the summer when they had time. They would all be busy with chores as usual, but then the free time would come and they needed to think of some new things for the children to do. They would need some new learning activities as well as just free time to be children. It was going to be a very busy summer.

But it was right as Franny slipped into sleep that the thoughts and memory of that unforgettable kiss would gently come to wind itself through her sleep and dreams. The thoughts of Hiram’s gentle nature toward her as well as his deep thoughtfulness grew and grew in her mind and thoughts. Even when she was not aware of it, they continued to grow. She often caught herself thinking of him...of his sweetness toward her, of his capable manner in all he did as well as his kindnesses to all who touched his life. She had never seen him raise his voice toward anyone for any reason, even though so many maddening and aggravating occasions would arise. Hiram just was one of those blessed people who was able to be a beacon of goodness and kindness in this world during this time of meanness and loss and darkness. He was a tower of strength and goodness to all who knew him. All of these attributes of this sterling man were growing in Franny’s mind and slipping deeply into her heart. She was not aware of them but they were there. When needed she would find them. And then she would truly realize how blessed she was.

The End

Copyright April 2008

By Dorothy Kimball

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