One Mother’s Odyssey

You’re a thirty-fiveyear-old mother of three, living in the dreary town of Topeka, Kansas, many a mile from what was once home. Your husband is away, having found work back in your home state. Upon discharge from the navy, he, like the majority of former active duty military, had found himself in the midst of an impossibly tight job market, hence the need to seek work wherever it could be found—in this case, in the composing room at the Daily Oklahoman. Yes, you realize it’s been three years, now— oh, but not to worry, he still insists we’ll all be together soon. You and boys are gonna love Oklahoma City!