Her nursing career meant everything, but the boyfriend, dogs, and a wearisome lifestyle didn’t.
The house was worth it, though.
After Christmas, she cleared everything of note away. The twelve day Christian instruction ignored.
She left with no goodbyes, but the positioning of her idea of love sat around the big table. With vacant eyes, they’d enjoy spectacular views through stunning rear windows for eternity.
New pastures and new friends beckoned.
Wisconsin called, and Christmas carols would return.