Chapter 25 - The snow

For almost two years, Louisa hated snow.
She had loved it before.
After the incident:
No snowmen.
No sledding.
Would not step outside barefoot even in summer because she associated bare feet with punishment.
Therapy took time.
Then, at age five, she stood at our back door after the first snowfall.
“Mom?”
“Yes?”
“Boots.”
We put them on.
Coat.
Hat.
Gloves.
She walked outside.
Touched snow.
Then threw some at David.
He stared.
She laughed.
He chased her.
I cried from the doorway like an idiot.
No one mentioned why.
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That was important too.
Not every recovery moment needs a speech.