She bid me to rise and pointed at what I was to wear—my old dress, the one I had been wearing when I came to her. “Come down to the parlor when you are presentable,” was all she said. When I stepped into the parlor, Big Jim stood ready at Opal’s elbow. A large, vulgar-looking woman, all the more ...
Amalie was nursing the baby. “Heidi and I fed the boys and put them down for a nap,” Amalie said softly. “I know Little Karl is too old for naps, but Heidi wanted to talk to us alone. Even so, we will need Søren for Heidi to speak to us.” She gestured at her nephew. “But first, eat your dinner, e...
I believe I understand Mrs. Palmer a little better now, Lord. Thank you for comforting this great woman and giving her grace toward us. And you have been dealing with me, too. I have drawn back too long from confronting the situation in our home. I suppose it is natural to want to avoid conflict,...