Adam and his family sit down for dinner with the radio on\u2014only to be interrupted by a severe weather warning. <\/p>\n
As the night progresses, the storm worsens, forcing the family to take refuge in the dilapidated trailer in their yard.<\/p>\n
Adam took out bowls from the cabinet to set the table for dinner. In their modest kitchen, Maggie, his wife, was perfecting a fish stew on their two-plate stove.<\/p>\n
\u201cParsley with fish stew, yes or no?\u201d she asked.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, my mom used either parsley or coriander,\u201d Adam replied.<\/p>\n
Maggie reached for the parsley in the yellow pot on the windowsill. She loved growing her herbs and vegetables. She called it her weekend hobby. But Adam knew the real reason was that they would always have some fresh vegetables she could cook for their meals. That way, their family would always have food.<\/p>\n
He set the table and took out some bread, listening to the laughter from the kids\u2019 room.<\/p>\n
Adam smiled, then winced, remembering his twisted ankle from work. He worried about his boots that had landed in a puddle of water at the construction site; he needed them dry for work, or he\u2019d be in the office room, doing paperwork, and face reduced hours and pay. He also needed to buy Maggie\u2019s epilepsy medication.<\/p>\n
\u201cDinner is ready. Can you get the kids?\u201d Maggie asked, distracting him from his thoughts.<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course. Maybe we can listen to some music during dinner?\u201d<\/p>\n
Maggie smiled and turned on the radio.<\/p>\n
In the kids\u2019 room, Emma, 8, was lying on her bed, and Charlie, 5, was coloring a dinosaur drawing.<\/p>\n
\u201cI did, Dad,\u201d Emma said, sitting upright. \u201cI finished my homework early and drew it for Charlie so he can color it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Adam praised her effort and called them to dinner, reminding them to wash their hands first.<\/p>\n
In the kitchen, Maggie had served the stew and bread. She lit two candles, making the simple setup a little special for their children. Adam watched her steady herself against a chair.<\/p>\n
\u201cAre you okay, Mommy?\u201d Emma asked as she sat down.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am,\u201d Maggie replied. \u201cIt\u2019s just been a very long day, and I\u2019m ready for bed.\u201d She went back into the kitchen to get a pitcher of water.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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