The Girl That Was: Chapter 11
| September 13, 2022So then why did my teacher ask me, “Do you think that you can control what your brother Shuey does?”
And so began my special relationship with Mrs. Schonfeld.
It became a “thing.” Oh, Mindy is talking to Mrs. Schonfeld again. But in a good kind of way. A joking kind of way. And I valued our relationship so much.
And that question always reverberated in my head.
Do you believe in Hashem?
Yes, I believe in Hashem. I believe completely that the reason that He gave me the life I have is for my good. When I realized that Mommy was dying, I said, I believe I believe I believe. And yes, I still believe.
So then why did my teacher ask me, “Do you think that you can control what your brother Shuey does?”
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