Chatting With Mom
About late afternoon...
"Hey Mom, I'm home!" Simon called out, as he threw his backpack on the table, in the foyer. Walking into the kitchen, he soon found his mother pouring a glass of milk and handing a cookie to his younger sister, Ruthie.
"Hi honey, where' s your father?" Annie asked.
"I don't know. Matt said that Dad asked him to pick me up from school. But Matt had a study session for a class, so he just dropped me off and left. Matt said that Dad had counseling session."
"Did he by chance mention who?" Annie asked, still irritated at Eric.
"No, you don't think it would be Mr. Koper, do you?"
Sighing, Annie replied, "I don't know anymore."
Trying to contain his anger and change the subject, Simon stated, "Oh Mom, Principal Russell made an announcement this morning about Jimmy and Shelby. How's Lucy doing?"
"She's been in her room most of the day. She doesn't say much, but she'll be fine. It'll just take time." Annie replied, smiling slightly as she tried to reassure her son.
"Have you heard anything new about Shelby's condition?"
"No, not since last night."
"Well, that has to be good. I mean, no news is good news, right?" Grabbing a cookie, Simon continued, "Shelby will be fine. She's a fighter. So is Luce."
Annie nodded in agreement.
"Well, I better go. I have homework to do." Simon stated, as he grabbed another cookie.
"Ok" Annie answered as she watched Simon turn and walk back toward the foyer.
Grabbing his backpack and slinging it over his shoulder, Simon contemplated on whether he should try to apologize and let Lucy know how much he loved her. Quietly praying Simon asked for strength, "Lord, give me the strength to be the brother and friend Luce needs." Smiling slightly, he knew that God had heard his simple prayer. Climbing the stairs, Simon went to find Lucy, to chat with her.