A new chapter
My efforts to care for Jenna and connect with Emily led to a new chapter in our strained relationship. Every task I grappled with and every moment I spent with Emily had meaning. The house was filled with Jenna’s grateful smiles and Emily’s giggles, creating a new sense of normalcy. I realized that Emily was just the beginning of something important and transformative for all of us that night as I tucked her into bed.
A New Chapter
Creating normality and routine
That night, I made dinner and put Emily to bed to create a sense of normalcy and routine in our messy lives. “Good evening, Emily,” I whispered to tuck her in. “Good night, my aunt,” she replied, smiling sleepily. Closing her bedroom door, I felt a sense of stillness over the house. The day had been busy, but for all of us it was the beginning of a new normal.
Creating normality and routine
