“You’ve been doing well for the last few weeks, but I want you to be well. I want you to be healthy, completely healed”
It reminds me of the smell of pungent garlic and sour borscht, of the house dappled with the sounds of Yiddish phrases
I wipe away a cloud of condensation that blocks my view, hoping to see just a small sliver of sunshine, a tiny ray of hope
She, who had numerous children and grandchildren, held my baby like she was a long lost diamond
Each greeting filled me with joy, each casual wave lifted me on its wings. The morning’s sky is bright blue. The sun’s yellow rays dapple on the greenery. I step outdoors, inhaling the faint promise of spring. As I walk, I search. I study the faces I pass, scanning their features. I’m seeking a flicker
A sparrow hopped across our path and Esti ran after it, laughing. It didn’t upset my schedule at all.





















