I Thought I’d Face Graduation Alone — Then Someone Covered My Eyes and Changed Everything

the wishes of Emily’s parents.

That responsibility had required patience.

There must have been times when Ruth wanted to open the tin and give Emily everything inside.

Instead, she respected the instructions that had been left with her.

She waited.

She watched Emily grow.

She kept the letters safe.

And when graduation finally arrived, Ruth knew the time had continue reading …