Aug 15, 2014
Martie holds the small, handmade bamboo boat just above the surface of the gently flowing river. "Please keep everyone at home safe and happy," she wishes softly, placing the boat in the water and watching as the current pulls it downstream. A warm smile touches her lips. Faint hopes for love whisper through her thoughts, and she shakes her head lightly, her smile growing, and she waits until the boat disappears from view before turning and strolling away from the river bank, humming cheerfully.