I would like to introduce you to Barbara. “Theresa, She’s from the West Coast and was a social worker,” Emma said, smiling. so glad you both could come “I’m today.” Barbara.” Theresa reached out her hand. “Hi, do you live, Theresa?” “Where live in a subdivision for retired people.” Theresa “I obviously felt uncomfortable saying any more. you?” “And have a home on Lincoln Lake,” Barbara replied. “I “I feel like I am living in the country, yet I’m five minutes from Wal-Mart.” that is a beautiful area,” Theresa remarked. “Oh, is a path around the lake and I walk my dog, Lucy, “There there every day.” Their conversation was interrupted by Emma, who introduced them to Jean. Barbara, let me introduce you to Jean. “Theresa, Barbara, I believe you and Jean are acquainted.” are. Hi, Jean, it’s good to see you again.” “We met Jean yesterday at Starbucks. She was having a “I latte, sitting alone, and I asked if I could join her. One thing led to another, and here she is. Welcome, Jean.” you, Emma.” “Thank Soon, two more women entered. It had started to snow, and the warmth from the fireplace made their faces glow. Tia, I’m so glad you could make it. The “Ruth, weather conditions are really becoming bad.” Emma shivered as she spoke and smiled. morning, Emma. Thanks for inviting us.” “Good Everyone appeared a little uneasy, unsure of what they were getting themselves into. Each had a secret they had carried all their lives; to divulge it now, to total strangers, was a bit daunting. The one person they had all met
“Theresa, I would like to introduce you to Barbara. She’s from the West Coast and was a social worker,” Emma said, smiling. “I’m so glad you both could come today.” “Hi, Barbara.” Theresa reached out her hand. “Where do you live, Theresa?” “I live in a subdivision for retired people.” Theresa obviously felt uncomfortable saying any more. “And you?” “I have a home on Lincoln Lake,” Barbara replied. “I feel like I am living in the country, yet I’m five minutes from Wal-Mart.” “Oh, that is a beautiful area,” Theresa remarked. “There is a path around the lake and I walk my dog, Lucy, there every day.” Their conversation was interrupted by Emma, who introduced them to Jean. “Theresa, Barbara, let me introduce you to Jean. Barbara, I believe you and Jean are acquainted.” “We are. Hi, Jean, it’s good to see you again.” “I met Jean yesterday at Starbucks. She was having a latte, sitting alone, and I asked if I could join her. One thing led to another, and here she is. Welcome, Jean.” “Thank you, Emma.” Soon, two more women entered. It had started to snow, and the warmth from the fireplace made their faces glow. “Ruth, Tia, I’m so glad you could make it. The weather conditions are really becoming bad.” Emma shivered as she spoke and smiled. “Good morning, Emma. Thanks for inviting us.” Everyone appeared a little uneasy, unsure of what they were getting themselves into. Each had a secret they had carried all their lives; to divulge it now, to total strangers, was a bit daunting. The one person they had all met
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