A Thousand Roads Home

by Carmel Harrington

‘Do not write off people based on how they present themselves to the world. You should know that better than anyone. Everyone has a story, if you take the time to listen.’

‘If only all things in life could be solved with the simple pleasure of confectionery,’ Ruth said.

‘My diary was wide open today so you chose a good time to make a speech,’ Kian said.

‘I’ve visited so many different cultures, more than I could ever visit in a lifetime, all through books. Just with the flick of a page,’

Happy ever afters come in all shapes and sizes. When you least expect them. Some last a lifetime, others only a fleeting moment. But the point is, they happen. This world is not done surprising you yet, Ruth

Cathy shushed him, smiling through tears as she watched Mikey. ‘I’m not upset, I’m happy! Our boy has just spoken his first word and he is not even a year old.’ They stood side by side and laughed in delight as Mikey continued to show off his new trick. ‘When he says “mama”, I’m going to record it and make it my ring tone!’ Cathy said.

‘Where is home?’ DJ asked. ‘Wherever the people you love are,’ Ruth replied.