Holly
Holly sat with Lyla on the front porch of the big house. The mornings were getting cooler but still nice and refreshing. They both had hot tea and sat in companionable silence for a little while as the ranch awoke and the birds sang their morning song.
“It’s so peaceful out here,” Lyla said.
“Hmmm, It is. When I first came here, I was in such turmoil. I put on a brave face for my two companions that were with me. I wish you could meet them, they’re two teenagers, in that first love haze. They’re both off at college but will be home soon. They’re engaged and are getting married November 27th here at the ranch. That’s when we first got here. The three of us were a little broken and lost. Angie finally told me the truth about her story. She was in the foster care system with th
