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Family Fusion
From Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Magic of Mothers & Daughters
By Alyson Gerber
Man cannot remake himself without suffering, for he is both the marble and the sculptor.
~Dr. Alexis Carrel “Beautiful sisters,” the barista complimented, handing us matching black coffees. “My mother,” I corrected, smiling at her deep blue eyes, vanilla-colored hair and tiny frame. I loved when people thought I looked like her. “Good genes,” he said. He couldn’t see the long ragged scar hidden beneath her sundress, the splinters along my own hips or the secret pain we shared with each other. (Keep reading)
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