The difficulty was finding it; there were people who carefully concealed that place. Sometimes, though, their guard slipped for a moment or two, and the way to a heart lay open. She saw such a moment today. She thought of such things as miracles, though she knew Bishop Elmo would disagree. But to Rose, unexpected moments of healing and happiness pointed people to God. Wasn’t that a miracle?That moment came when she saw Charles and Delia Stoltz talking to each other in the hospital corridor. Standing close, listening carefully to each other. They didn’t strike Rose as a couple who were heading to divorce court. They looked like they were finding their way back to each other.Other unexpected miracles occurred today too. When Dr. Stoltz pronounced Vera ready to go home—four days after the surgery. Rose thought it might be a little premature, but it seemed the hospital staff was particularly eager to have Vera released—she was that bossy and critical.Delia drove Rose and Vera back to Eagle Hill.
