Chapter 11: New Year Resolution

For the new year, Beth stayed at home deciding to indulge herself in chocolate ice cream and doughnut. What a more delightful way to start the new year. She received a phone call from her Mom. “Hi, Betty Betty,” her mother said calling her nickname from childhood. It’s been long Beth heard anyone call her that “You have not called me that in a long time, Mom” she remarked. “Oh really?” Her Mom asked feigning ignorance. “Happy New Year, Mom” “Happy New Year, Beth. I pray this year is filled with love and all good things” “Thank you so much, Mama. And you too” Her mother further probed “What are you doing today? Would you be meeting someone?” Beth wondered if her Mom was trying to inquire if she had a boyfriend” No Mum. I’d be home all through unfortunately.” “Boring Beth” her Mother teased her. “Bye Mom. I’d talk to you later.” She hung up with a smile loving the newly rekindled relationship with her Mother. Beth entered the new year with a renewed sense of purpose and