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.”

tight, virtually floating with enthusiasm.

She had been chatting regarding first grade for three solid weeks. The room. The educator. If she would get a seat beside a kind kid.

“Are you prepared, little bug?” I questioned her.

“Oh, certainly, Mom!” she said happily. And for one genuine, complete moment, I chuckled.

I drove her to the campus, observed her continue reading …