She is stunned that in this town there are no sidewalks to speak of, no streetlights, no public transportation, no stores for miles at at a time.
She has the gift of accepting her life.
You remind me of everything that followed.
Somehow, bad news, however ridden with static, however filled with echoes, always manages to be conveyed.
Pack a pillow and blanket and see as much of the world as you can.You will not regret it.