Ruth had been through a lot in her life. She knows what it is like to have a rough go of it. But nothing compares to this.

      
  Ruth had lived her entire life grasping onto what little she had …but she didn't consider it little.   She had her faith …and a son and daughter.
  
  Now, the news of her son paralyzes any thoughts of normal activity. Rational thoughts become irrational.  Panic quickly sets in.  It's times like these that you need someone to totally take over.                                                                         

  Through the years, Rebekkah had been there for her.  She didn’t have to ask, Rebekkah just naturally always took over.   And the same was true of Cindy's dad.   There is nothing of higher worth than the support he offered his daughter.   Ken stood as a stalwart pillar.                                                                           

  But lost in it all, is Shannon. She still is unable to share how she  feels.  No one really quite knows how it is still affecting her, except God.  God knows …God always knows.  And that’s where Shannon turns. 
  
  Shannon had never shared how she felt. Expectations were always high.  She knew it was expected of her to call him ‘Dad’, but she had so much locked inside her that she couldn’t express ...not knowing quite how to express it. 
  
  Shannon is directed to a separate area of the house with Leah and Josiah, so the adults can talk.  She watches Leah and Josiah play.   As of yet, they have no clue of what has happened.  Really, no one knows much …but Shannon does know things are not looking good.  As Leah and Josiah play, she prays.