The Assignment

It was time for Autumn Fern to do her writing lesson. Main House First Lady Mom, realizing that she had a long word for Fern, gave "careful" instructions.

"This is a long word. After you have written a letter, cross it off," said Mom. Fern understood. "Mom, I scribbled them off," said Fern. "That's OK," said Mom.

Mom obviously left Fern unsupervised.

Watching, Waiting, Wondering

With two high-profile citizens in Acorn Hill, people have wondered what will become of the other citizens. Main House President Dad and First Lady Mom also wonder.

For now, they see Mayor Asher Ply Wood's leadership skills -- hoping to encourage them and to direct them in the right way. "Asher is a good student," said Mom. "Oftentimes he doesn't want to do something, but he does that something and doesn't gripe about it."

Mayor Ply Wood will continue his general education, ride his bike, dress up like a cowboy, fish, make boats, play with stuffed animals, study the French Revolution and WWII and practice photography.

Dad and Mom say that they are content to watch, wait and wonder where the Lord will lead.