A quiet evening settles
in, the fire burning low as the children's curls glow in its soft
light. The room is filled with the gentle sounds of a purring cat
and the rhythmic ticking of the clock, creating a peaceful
atmosphere. Two girls are absorbed in a book, a boy leans in to
listen, and another girl cradles a kitten. Nearby, a second cat
curls up with her kittens on the rug, adding to the sense of warmth
and serenity. The nurse watches over them, her heart light, yet her
thoughts are cast toward the future. She knows that life’s wild ways
will not always be as peaceful as this evening, and she silently
prays for more smiles than sorrow, more joy than tears in the years
to come. And in this moment, there is a quiet wish for all their
days to hold such gentle calm. (After a poem by Lizzie Lawson/Robert Ellice Mack.)
