An Unforgettable Day

An Unforgettable Day reflects a familys emotional rollercoaster day after a massive snowstorm unexpectedly shuts down the local school. The read becomes an excellent teaching moment for parents concerning their childs safety and the importance of good communication. Excitement accelerates as Langs two young daughters Patti and Tresie quickly develop a plan with friends to build a snow fort on the golf course across the street. Their goal was for No One to EVER find their castle including their mother as they were unwilling to give up their secret. However their dream turns into a disaster as the fort collapses and buries the four children. Not only was the tunnel filled with snow but the entire room as well. Facing life and death danger Patti takes command by trying to calm the kids. Try not to cry or panic we have to conserve air. Im sure when we dont show up for lunch mom will come and find us. Patti prayed but inside she was frightened to death and knew her mother had no idea of where to look. The four children pushed and pushed on the hard snow but to no avail as their fright turned into terror.Almost as a premonition panic set in Mrs. Langs mind when the children failed to show for lunch. Immediately she sent her eldest daughter Julie to search for the missing children but in a short time returned without them. Now fearful she immediately calls Mr. Lang their son Thad and Dannys mothers to alert them. Soon the entire neighborhood became involved by forming a search party. After successive attempts to find the missing children FEAR becomes paramount as a feeling of hopelessness spreads throughout. As an ACT from God the family dog Casey shows up and began searching for her favorite cushion that Tresie had taken from their home to use in the fort. Casey becomes the HERO by saving the children on this Unforgettable Day. CASEY had quickly changed the search partys emotions from FEAR and HOPELESSNESS to HOPE and LOVE by creating the possibilities of Good things happening.What a DAY! Throughout the childrens book An Unforgettable Day the narrative of family love teamwork and especially the Langs adorable dog Casey resonates with an array of emotions.