The snowy courthouse square remained silent.<\/p>\n
Abigail looked at the frontiersman with tearful eyes.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy would you help strangers?\u201d<\/p>\n
He smiled gently.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy family was once shown the same kindness.\u201d<\/p>\n
The town official unfolded the papers.<\/p>\n
\u201cEverything is in order.\u201d<\/p>\n
He handed Abigail the document.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo one will separate your children.\u201d<\/p>\n
The youngest boy wrapped his arms around the frontiersman’s waist.<\/p>\n
\u201cAre we really going home together?\u201d<\/p>\n
The man knelt and smiled.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery one of you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Abigail wiped away her tears.<\/p>\n
\u201cI’ll never forget this.\u201d<\/p>\n
The frontiersman tipped his hat.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo child should lose a parent… and then lose a family too.\u201d<\/p>\n
As snow quietly blanketed the little Western town\u2014<\/p>\n
a promise made on the courthouse steps…<\/p>\n
became the beginning of a warm home filled with hope, love, and a second chance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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