The next day, the arrangement continues.Franklin and Davan created the sick room.They divided the warehouse with big plywoods, giving the warehouse a better shape.The warehouse was divided into 6 rooms, 5 normal size rooms, and 1 extra large room.The extra large room is where the beds will be.While the normal size rooms were meant for the children's school, a sick room, a sewing room and a store,for storing things.They kept an extra room in case a need applied.Renn and some of the men helped in carrying some beds from the Mira House to the second house.Before they finished their arrangements, it was almost time for dinner already.Dinner was prepared for both buildings in the Mira House.Bread from two ovens and soup from two pots.Kids running between them like it was a game.At the gate, Renn stood with Jem.Jem asked Renn Do you think more will come?Renn looked at the clean warehouse and at the full store then at the pin on his coat.Renn then replied.The gate stays ope

On the 94th day.The house was warm.Snow hadn’t come yet, but everyone could feel it in the air, the air was fresh and cool.The store rooms were full and the ovens worked at a steady pace.For the first time in months, people had time to think of their tomorrow.At night, they all sat by the fire.After dinner and after clearing the dishes.The big table in Mira House was almost empty.Franklin and Amara Vale stayed behind close to the fire.Renn was pretending not to be listening while mending by the door.Lady Sera was also pretending not to be listening while counting beans.Franklin cleared his throat.Franklin said with a soft low voice.Amara Vale and I talked.Amara Vale didn’t look away.Amara Vale added by saying.After winter.[Beat]Franklin continuesWe want to take the next step, after winter.Lady Sera stopped counting immediately she heard them.Lady Sera asked What step?Amara Vale replied quietly and steady.Steps after courtship, proper and with my father.Renn’s

Everyone worker in the Mira House, they worked in unity trying to keep 592 people safe from cold.There was little changes especially when the snows were so heavy.When the alley was too bad, they cooked in both houses.Lady Sera and 4 women stayed in Second House with a small stove, and prepared their porridge there and even bake their bread here.While in the Mira House, Mara and Sera[ our Sera] with 4 other women helped in making their food.They met in the middle and traded sometimes, if the snow permits.The class setting also changed.No more sitting at desks.Kids huddled around the stoves in Second House.Davan and the others teachers taught with a blanket over his shoulders.Franklin told stories to keep them awake and warm.Davan said to the kids.Today’s lesson is how to stay alive.And all the children answered by stay together.The checking time also increases, it no longer morning and night.Lady Sera walked second House 3 times a day, she made sure she checked the feet,

Renn is outside, looking at the empty street where the line was before.Lady Sera is inside, counting the numbers of people in the both houses 648.Jem was already outside shoveling, because it might snow again.The two houses are full.The kitchen is hot.And winter isn’t over yet.The next day, the sun was still up.The sun was a gift.It wasn’t just warm but it was light also.And light meant we could move.Lady Sera called everyone to the kitchen table before breakfast, she had an announcement.Lady Sera said to everyone.We have 648 mouths to feed and more are still coming.And we all know winter isn’t done but while the sun is out, we work our way out.Renn replied we don’t have to wait.We have to recreate a plan.The plan was to restock all food items and bring in more.Amara Vale made a list of items needed in the Mira House kitchen; he was assisted by Franklin in making the list.Amara Vale said to Franklin.We will need flour like 20 bags more sacks.We also need coal, as m

The next two, the house was more settled, the house went back to their normal activity.The kitchen was quiet.Just the fire and the sound of 652 people breathing in two houses, this was after dinner, everyone was relaxing.Franklin laid the Governor’s letter on the table.Amara Vale sat next to him.Lady Sera stood behind them.Renn leaned in the doorway.Franklin took the letter and broke the seal.The letter from the Governor was finally opened.To the Keepers of Mira’s House,I heard the gate was opened again.I heard you took 40 more in the cold.I heard you’re feeding 652 and not asking who deserves it.The wagon is the first. There will be more if the snow comes back.Keep your people warm. Keep your stores full.To my daughter Amara Vale I know what you and the man are planning and keeping from me.When the snow melts and the roads are clear after winter.bring him to me, not as a favor but as a man.We will speak of after courtship and we will speak of it after.And we will