One of my twin daughters passed away three years ago, but on her first day of first grade, her teacher remarked, “Both of your daughters are excellent students.”

the confidence drain from his expression, and something far more uneasy settle into its spot.

“That is…” he began, and then failed to conclude.

The room’s educator detailed that Jade had moved over a couple of weeks prior. She was a smart kid and adapting nicely. Her folks, Finn and Gwen, brought her in every single morning at 7:45 without missing a continue reading …