:Abbie Richey Butler:
When I was younger, I wouldn't - couldn't - go to sleep without first arranging all of my stuffed animals on the headboard of my bed. There they sat, all in a row, with bright happy colors. Their eyes were stitched wide open which meant mine could close while they kept watch. I took care in... Continue Reading →
"Don't go in there." Those words still haunt me to this day. When you're young and you're told not to do something, of course, you need to know why not? Even as adults, our curiosity can sometimes get the best of us. But, when my mom looked at me and my little sister that day,... Continue Reading →
"Okay, let's go!" My mom shouted from the mudroom. "Remember your riding boots!" I had a hard time swallowing the grin that crept across my face. I could not believe it was actually happening! My parents were going to finally let me stay home alone while they went to the barn for my sisters' riding... Continue Reading →
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