The Flower (3)

Little Anna was entertaining herself at the edge of the yard when finally she toddled over to where her mother, sister, and brother were raking leaves. Her face beamed as she presented her mother with a tiny wildflower. “Oh Anna, what a beautiful flower,” Mother said as she picked up the little girl and they examined the flower together. Nathan glanced over his shoulder and remarked unenthusiastically, “It’s a weed.” Lydia took a little more time in making her judgement, but finally could...