Oct 21, 2023
'They wanted to bake bread that day,
to sweep the floors and make the beds. '
These opening lines are so poignant, Sherry - the daily rituals of caring for a family are all cast aside when war arrives on their doorstep.
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Written by Carolyn Hastings
Well-practiced speech pathologist now practicing to be a children’s book writer — emphasis on practicing.
