It was a crisp April morning. David wanted to check on his newly planted seeds. His mother said, "Let’s eat some breakfast first, then you can go out to the field. David’s mother served a hot steaming bowl of oatmeal with diced apples, walnuts, cinnamon, and a splash...

Spring finally won its tug of war with winter, and warmer days began to prevail. David slipped on his boots and raincoat and ventured out into the drizzling mist to inspect his little garden. He scanned the soil, looking for some sign of growth, but the dismal sky...