Gemotions

He had almost missed the email in the spam folder. When he saw the teacher's name, his shoulders relaxed. Ms. Jones. Her social studies teacher. The woman who had sparked his curiosity about the world and made history come alive. His jaw dropped, and he breathed out a laugh.

He envisioned his daughter discovering the wonders of different cultures, and he felt a wave of optimism wash over him. He felt as if he could take on the world. He felt an energy that he had not felt in years. He felt the strongest urge to hug his daughter.