Chapter 6 - Eastward Bound 
     Leah tried it out Leah waited until the other passengers deplaned and when Sherry said, “Follow me,” she did so. She followed her down the narrow airplane aisle as a little anxiety set in. When they entered that part of the terminal where visitors were allowed, she heard, “There she is!”
     She looked over and saw a man smiling with her one dimple, a woman’s warm face she slowly began to recognize and a bouncy little girl at their side. He was holding a big sign that read. “Welcome, Leah!”
     They began to wave wildly, and she turned to Sherry and said, “That’s my family!” Sherry smiled and went over to them and introduced herself. They all greeted her with a group hug and Leah said, “Papa Tyre? Auntie Phoenix!” It all started to come back as she truly remembered them.
     “And this,” they said in unison, “Is your little sister Rachel.” Leah bent down and gave her a big hug and beamed, “I am your big sister, Leah!” Rachel laughed and started humming as she took her hand. They walked towards the baggage area before heading to Leah’s other home.

November 22, 2025