Carrie Podsednikova

The Time Will Come

I felt a deep connection to William from the moment I met him. He was the retired, village teacher, that everyone knew and deeply adored. His endless joy was effervescent. I often wondered what force within him could possibly power that level of happiness, given all he had endured. Now in his 90’s, he peacefully awaited the end of a life fulfilled with a “knowing” that I could not comprehend.