Plot Twist – a Column by Valerie Tharp Byers

The Things We Carry: Welcome to ‘Plot Twist’

Oh, the things my arms have held. I’ve carried my beloved stuffed animals and blankies, my school books and book bags, my moving boxes and furniture, and my babies. Emotionally, I’ve carried a sense of purpose, a sense of pride, a sense of responsibility. But the most significant thing I’ve…