Three Sisters

by Heather Morris

“And what is the meaning of the word ‘gladiolus’?” “It means strength of character, Grandfather. It means never giving up. And, it is part of the iris family, which signifies hope.”

“Strength and hope,” repeats her grandfather. “Our special, secret words. These are the finest qualities a person can have. Qualities I see in you, Magda, and in your sisters.”

We Meller girls must stay strong and carry hope in our hearts.”

That we shouldn’t look at each day as a series of tasks we have to get through, but to see each twenty-four hours as a gift from God and cherish individual moments.”