Excerpt From Breaking Chains

     As we pulled up in front of the house. Grandma was sitting on the porch. I ran to her to give her a big hug, but she pushed me away saying, "Go get cleaned up, Victoria, you smell like outdoors.
     My feelings were hurt and I think Grandpa knew it. With my head down and wearing a sad face, I went to get cleaned up and put my things away. When I opened the door to my dad's old bedroom, I was very surprised.