“Helen is always ready to help out, she is such a blessing to us,” Myra Smith raved to her Aunt Betty. They were sitting at the kitchen table enjoying a cup of coffee after breakfast. It was the first time Aunt Betty had been able to visit in over a decade. Myra Smith went on to relate how Helen always expressed willingness to do every any task even if she was very busy.
“And Mary,” Aunt Betty inquired. “I’m sure she also helps you out. I remember she was quick the active worker when I was here before.”
Myra’s face clouded. “She was,” Myra said taking another sip of coffee. “She has taken that energy to school now. She rarely has time to help the family out. She is a good student though. Her father takes great pride in that. He recently got promoted at work, did I tell you about that? It is quite a good position.”
“Have I ever told you the story of Sammy Patterson?” Grandpa Joe asked, leaning back in his chair. Everyone settled down and got comfortable. Whenever Grandpa Joe started out with “Have I ever told you the story…” it was bound to be interesting. “It was the summer I turned fourteen,” Grandpa said, closing his eyes and reliving the past…