The Comfort Keepers of Meadowbrook Farm

Rumi sat at the kitchen table, her dark brown wavy hair catching the morning sunlight as she studied the zoo brochure with analytical precision. 'Today's the day we see the elephants!' she announced confidently. But when Astrid, her mother's friend and Freya's mom, walked in wearing her light blue scrubs and cream floral cardigan, her gentle expression carried disappointing news. 'I'm sorry, girls,' Astrid said softly, 'but the city zoo is closed today for emergency repairs.' Rumi's brown eyes widened with disbelief, while Freya's green eyes filled with tears.