It was nice to know their financial burdens would be lifted soon. Now they wouldn’t have to be stressed out, trying to make ends meet. Doris needed to consider whether she wanted to continue working or stay home and keep house. Her last stop before heading home was the pharmacy inside the German Village complex. As she approached the cashier with her purchases, she glanced to the left and saw Kristi Palmer heading her way. “It’s so nice to see you, Doris.” Kristi smiled, toting some bottles of vitamins. “It’s been awhile since we talked, and I’ve been wondering how you and your family are doing.” “A lot has happened since we last spoke. If you have a few minutes, maybe we can sit on a bench outside the store and visit.” “I have plenty of time. I just came from the quilt shop where I went to buy material for the queen-sized quilt I’m making.” Kristi set her purchases on the counter and opened the satchel she’d been carrying over her shoulder. “Here, let me show you the color of materials I picked for my quilt.”