Chapter 1

A woman who dreams of a family destroyed by fire, struggled to take care of her sister (the only other survivor), and yearns for a love that will keep the nightmares at bay. When her sister lures her into a desert vacation, will it be just her heart and mind needs? A little girl, with the sweetest disposition, breaks through the wall that surrounds the woman's once jilted heart, making room for the girl's daddy to swoop in and save the day. However, there are many obstacles along the way, one being the memory of the little girl's dead mother. Can these two be brought together under the guidance of the sweetest desert rose and an oasis of cottonwood trees. Can a chance meeting at an airport lead to a wonderful family reunion?