Started This Difficult Journey
Rain failed to deter Mala. She continued despite her garments being plastered to her skin by the unrelenting downpour. Edgar's little body was covered in swaddling to protect him from the wet and cold. With one arm cradling him, she securely held onto her other son's hand with the other. Six-year-old Burton plodded after her, his small hand warm in hers, his eyes wide with a mixture of weariness and interest. She was able to continue on her objective despite the dirt, filth, and mire. Mala was not deterred, even though every step she took across the soggy ground resulted in additional muck caked around her sneakers.