Gemotions

The listing appeared to her as a shock. She studied the pictures. The living room, smaller than she remembered. The kitchen, where she learned to bake. She felt a deep ache in her heart, a tenderness that felt unfamiliar.

She thought of her grandfather's rocking chair in the living room, and the stories he used to tell. She hoped the new owners would find a way to honor the past.

She knew she couldn't intervene directly, but she could contribute. She had an idea. She spent the next few days crafting a shadow box filled with old photographs and memories.