Chapter 9
“I once read a book about Helen Keller– I know, shocker– and there was something she said that they quoted in the book that has stuck with me. ‘Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.’ Vasile Lupei was a perfect example of that, and what is even greater is he passed that quality to his son. I’m going to let that marinate in your minds for a bit.”
~Helen Keller, Heather
“Just when you think you’ve seen it all.” ~ Jewel
Several hours earlier…
“Have I ever mentioned to you guys that the last thing on my bucket list is to die in hell?” Heather sat on the reddish-colored ground beneath them, her back leaning against the rough rock and dirt wall behind her
