The future had room for more people than my fear once allowed.

PART 24: The Door I Opened

The following spring, the flowers came up unevenly.

Some daffodils appeared a week early; a few tulips refused to bloom at all.

Patty declared the arrangement a triumph of independence.

The accounting work at the dental office had become part of my regular job.

Dr.

Hart had increased my pay and asked whether I would help train a new receptionist.