Happy Past
Two years ago, at the moment her second child, Sophia, was born in a small maternity hospital in Washington State, Jason Townsend held Ellen’s hand and said, “You did great.” Ellen’s heart was peaceful as she smiled and watched her 4-year-old son Ryan approach his sister fearfully and touch Sophia’s hand with his tiny fingers. Ellen’s heart was at peace. Everything seemed perfect the night they returned to their apartment, the four of them sitting around a small table and laughing together. But this happiness would only last two years.
