DONT MISS ANY OF YOUR EVENTS KAVIPRIYA THIS GIFT GIVEN BY SARATHY
SORRY KAVIPRIYA
I volunteered at Ground Zero after hometown firefighters responded but never returned. Lt. Timothy Higgins was one of them. I felt Timmy’s presence during dark moments, guiding me along every path. Working in sight of the burning piles, I met a fire marshal named Steve. I told him I was from Freeport. Steve said he’d been a firefighter with a guy from Freeport. I asked, “Who?” He replied, “Tim Higgins.” I followed this path and married Steve in 2005. I think of Tim every day. He must have been a shining light. Certainly, he was my beacon
In a cozy bookstore, Lily spotted a tattered book on the shelf. Curious, she reached for it just as Jake did. Their hands brushed, and they exchanged shy smiles. “Great taste,” he said, holding up the same title. They spent the afternoon sharing favorite passages, laughter echoing between the shelves. When the sun dipped low, Jake hesitated before asking, “Can we do this again?” Lily’s heart raced. “Absolutely.” As they stepped outside, the world felt brighter. A gentle breeze carried the promise of something beautiful, and they both knew this was the start of an amazing journey together.
In a bustling park, Mia was sketching the sunset when a dog dashed by, tugging its owner, Sam, along. As he hurried to catch up, he tripped, sending his coffee flying—right onto Mia’s sketchbook. “Oh no!” he exclaimed, mortified. Mia laughed, brushing off the mess. “Guess it adds character!” Their playful banter sparked an instant connection. They spent the evening talking, sharing stories, and laughing until the stars twinkled above them. “Let’s meet again,” Sam suggested, hope shining in his eyes. Mia smiled. “Absolutely. Just maybe with less coffee this time.” And so, their adventure began, beautifully unexpected.