The mother was thinking about everything that needed to get done before Christmas and the holidays. First, she had to make sure all of the kids had their presents and stocking stuffers. Then, she needed to go to the grocery store to pick up food and ingredients for the meals and snacks that everyone enjoys.…
It had been a hectic start to the holidays for the family. The car had broken down and the boy’s parents were stressed at the thought of fixing the car and still being able to afford Christmas presents for their three children. All of the stress had spilled over and the father had been particularly…
The shopping cart was getting a little full and the three year old was getting antsy. He stood up and started to climb over the side of the cart. By the time his mother glanced up from her smartphone, it was too late. The little boy was already starting to fall from the cart. The…
“I miss grandpa,” said the boy out of the blue while he was eating breakfast. “He always got up early when we visited and made us pancakes.” His mother did not know quite how to respond or why her son would bring up his grandfather now. His grandfather had passed away several months ago and…