Author: Wanda Miranda

Why Emily started knitting booties, she couldnt quite say. Her daughter had just turned forty.

**Diary Entry** Shed turned seventya milestone! For the occasion, shed bought fabric and ordered a dress.

**Diary Entry December 10th** Never mind, Dave! Chin upat least you had a cracking New Years Eve!

“Go to the kitchen!” I heard my husband sayand I couldnt take it anymore. Emily stared at

Emily discovered she was pregnant. Her husband, George, stayed by her side throughout the pregnancy

You said today you married me because I was convenient! So what? He shrugged. Is that so bad?

Waking in the dead of night, Evelyn felt an emptiness beside her. Bewildered, she reached out, hoping

“Mike, weve waited five years. Five. The doctors said wed never have children. And then Mike, look!”

“Alright, lads, fishing can wait,” decided Victor, snatching up the landing net. “

The social workers voice was firm but tired. *”Your mums come for you. Pack your things.”