Out of nowhere, the new pastor announced, “We will honour her wish.” A meeting was planned for the following Sunday at Helen’s cottage. The church council and the pastor gathered in the living room and waited for Helen.
A few minutes later, Helen entered the room in her wheelchair. She looked weak, and her saggy old eyes appeared sad.“Welcome, everyone,” she said. “I am grateful that all of you have taken the time to come here and listen to me.”