Grandma and Teddy
Grandma comes through in flying colorsThe stuffed bear was dearer to the boy than a pet, perhaps dearer than a cousin or sibling. Always, he brought it along to Grandma’s farm.When he snagged it on a barn nail, cotton stuffing erupted. He stared horrified then sprinted to the house, every second critical.“Earl is hurt!” he shrieked. “He’s dying!”Grandma appeared quickly. She pried the bear gently from his fist and carried it to her sewing machine. Within mome...