Chapter 5: Of Vacations and Miracles The plane rose steeply into the cloudless sky, banked and headed for Providence. We were finally on our way to visit Mike and John for two full weeks. We were flying into Providence rather than Boston because the airport was easier to navigate and not that far a drive for the boys. Originally we’d planned to go during spring break but Andy had gotten busy with shots and worming, not only at the barn but for others as well. He was less expensive than the vet practices and he was available when people needed him, so he was building up lots of contacts in the neighborhood of the barn. They were calling him regularly. “Did you leave the Rimadyl for Annie with Meg?” Andy asked. Jake and Annie were staying with her for the two weeks. “Yes. It seems to be

