Flying Lessons

When asked to speak on behalf of the family, a young girl is forced to come face to face with the shocking reality of her grandmother's death and the toll it takes on her grief-stricken family. But overlooking her own sadness in expectation of sharing an uplifting message, she finds herself with a burden too heavy to bear, as her sudden loss for words leaves her stunned-until an appearance by an unexpected visitor just may give her the lift she needs to soar above the congregation. A short story.