Gemotions

"Well, isn't this lovely?" Maria whispered to herself, as she prepared a simple dinner. She felt an unexplainable weight being lifted off her chest. She had a feeling she was going to sleep better tonight.

Mrs. Rodriguez, the teacher for her son, Alex, had been such a positive influence on her own life. She had a way of seeing the best in everyone, a gift that made her students feel valued. The thought of Alex being nurtured in that same environment filled her with a profound sense of reassurance.

She turned off the stove and walked over to the windows, gazing out. The colors of the sunset were bright and bold, a perfect reflection of how she felt inside.