Will lived in the same place his entire life. In 2007, four families bought houses on Will’s street within six months of each other. It was the fastest Will had seen so many new arrivals.
Then the recession hit and it was the quickest Will had seen homes go up for sale. Later on in 2009 those four homes were empty. “For Sale” signs decayed in their overgrown front yards.
“Gumption” his mother’s voice, Joy, rang in his memory. What made these families survive and others go under mattered to Will.
Will believed his strength helped him through hardship. Plus the loves of his life -- Providence and Faith -- guided him in adversity.
He loved his partner Providence and their child Faith. The day Providence told Will about the arrival of Faith (in the middle of the recession) Will was shocked. He never thought Providence would surprise him in such a manner. Joy once told Will together he and Providence were going to create miracles although society had told them there was no chance.
Providence brought Faith into the world. Faith’s delivery was perfect timing. As the offspring of Will and Providence, sometimes Faith seemed like a burden; yet, Faith showed them how each day was a new adventure.
When the recession forced folks away from Will, he still had Faith to bring him wonder, Providence to sustain him, and Joy’s words to rise above this dark time.
Will could rely on Providence and Faith to overcome any obstacle.
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