A Simple Seven Egg Painting on a Plate Changed My Family Forever

trees stood like tall sentinels against the night sky, their branches empty of leaves.

The driveway was dark, no strange cars slowing down near the mailbox anymore.

I felt a deep, slow breath move through my chest, the tension of the last seven weeks finally draining away.

The energy of the struggle had aged me, leaving my joints stiff and my eyes tired,continue reading …