“It had taken a while for her to fall asleep. I’d rubbed her back until the tears had finally stopped and she’d drifted off. Then I was able to let my own tears flow. It was important that she not see me break down. Now more than ever, she needed me to be strong, to be in control. The only way she could believe was if I believed … or at least pretended to believe. Did I really think we could do this? I wasn’t sure. I felt all scared inside, so much so that I felt sick to my stomach. But I couldn...’t show the fear. I had to act. What choice did we have? When there is no hope, even a little glimmer is better. Besides, the longest journey starts with one step. That was how it was done. I sorted through our meager possessions. We didn’t have much, but I still didn’t know if we could take it all. Everything had weight that I would have to carry, and at some point I might have to carry Jata as well. Definitely we should take a blanket … or should we carry two? That would leave one—a small present for the people who would take up this tent when we were gone.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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