CHAPTER 38
June 21
Dear Scott,
I had a really good talk with Mom today! She and Derek had just gotten home from a breakfast date, and she looked dazzling. She wasn’t dressed fancy or anything, and her only jewelry is her wedding ring, but she was stunning. I think — no, I know — that the beauty comes from being loved by her new husband so much.
I’m so glad they found each other. I didn’t think Mom would ever get remarried, and maybe it would have been harder when I was younger if she had. I can see myself getting jealous or feeling threatened, but Derek’s a kind and godly man, and he has a great sense of humor. He’s perfect for Mom. She’s laughed more since she met him than I think she has in the past fifteen years!
And that’s a really cute story too. Did I ever tell it to you? He mov
