“We have some bad news,” Amanda Saunders told her 8-year-old son, Brett, as she and her husband, Nick, settled on the couch beside him one Saturday morning in 2019.
“There was a fire,” Nick began, and Amanda gently explained, “Your friend Michael isn’t with us anymore —he’s in Heaven.”
Brett burst into tears. He and Michael had been friends since kindergarten. They pushed each other on the swings at recess and practiced lines together for the school play.
Devastated, Brett was quiet throughout the weekend.
Monday, at school, there were counselors, and Brett talked to one. But he didn’t share his innermost fear…until days later when he spoke with family friend, Tejay Chilluffo, a firefighter in Brett’s hometown of Herkimer, New York.
“I’m afraid our house will catch fire, and firemen won’t reach us in time,” he sniffled.
This story is from the April 03, 2023 edition of Woman's World.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the April 03, 2023 edition of Woman's World.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Cool creamy wow
White chocolate in the filling makes this dreamy delight even richer
She provides love and comfort to senior & ailing cats
When Jessica Vigos took in an abandoned elderly cat with health issues, she found herself thinking about all the other senior and sick cats who would never find a loving forever home. She created a sanctuary for these special kitties because Jessica knows how healing a second chance can be!
5 simple head-start garden tricks!
Spring has sprung, and we have the secrets to help you kick off a gorgeous growing season!
Everyday Hero
She makes special dolls to comfort foster kids!
New uses for drugstore staples
These everyday OTC heroes have powers beyond their obvious use, serving as double-duty health boosters
Prevent skin cancer starting now
Spring is finally here! That means shedding winter layers and donning your favorite short-sleeve tops as you enjoy the beautiful weather. And it turns out now is also the perfect time to up your sun-protection game before the dog days of summer.
No more pesky overnight wake-ups!
Every night, many of us awaken between 2 and 3 aw. And it can feel almost impossible to get back to sleep without meds, suggests Stanford research. But scientists have now pinpointed common triggers of middle-of-the-night insomnia, letting you sleep through the night
Surprising key to strong
Preventing type 2 diabetes is one of the best things you can do for your body since doing so protects against nerve damage, vision problems, dementia, heart disease and kidney disease. But warding off diabetes also optimizes strength and vitality.
"I make up to $6,000 an event with my food truck!"
For Cynthia Pittari, sharing her authentic Italian recipes feeds her community and her bank account!
Save $$$ while eliminating credit card balances!
Finance pros share how to pay down bills while paying eS. 1,000s less in interest—based on your credit score
