Changes for Addy: A Winter Story (Book 6) by Connie Porter and Bradford Brown (Illustrator) Chapter 3: The Last Piece

Chapter 3: The Last Piece "Hope is a powerful thing, Addy. It's the greatest gift you can give to somebody, or yourself. It can see you through the worst times."-Mr. Polk Addy has begun to give up hope of ever having her family together. Then she gets word that baby Esther, Auntie Lula, and Uncle Solomon are on their way to Philadelphia. Addy searches the city for them, but the reunion she dreamed of is mixed with joy and deep sorrow. As Addy prepares for her reading at the Emancipation Celebration, she begins to doubt the words about freedom she is supposed to read. Momma reminds Addy that their family will always be together as long as their love and courage live in her heart.