We stood on the edge of the driveway of the house, all of us surveying our yard. Lush green grass stretched across the lawn, and a light wind played with the leaves on the tree. The dipping sun tinged the sky purple and cast Mom's lilacs in a delicate glow. I'd seen it all the night before, but daylight magnified its beauty times a thousand. I couldn't keep the smile from my face. Whoever had healed the yard from its nightmare status deserved a medal.

"Your mom..." Dad said ...