In Our Words Canadians Reading Together

“Yes, she’s fine,” said Brian.

Jill embraced her daughter when she got to them.

“I’m so glad you’re okay baby, “ Jill cried, happy that her daughter was back in her arms.

As they walked back to the picnic table Kayla asked, “Can we still eat picnic here?”

“We sure can,” Brian said.

They ate their lunch and spent the afternoon playing in the water and making sandcastles.

“Let’s pack up and get ready to go home before it starts to cool off Kayla”, Jill said.

“One more castle Mommy.”

“I guess so, we’ll make that big one you wanted”, Jill laughed.

As they drove home that evening Jill realized that she was very lucky that things turned out to be good today. That Kayla was safe with her mommy and daddy and not scared in the woods.

Brian leaned down and kissed his wife on the hand.

Jill looked at him and smiled, glad that her family was safe and together.