Helen Speaks

Introduction: https://helenspeaks.wordpress.com/2025/04/06/lucy-skylarks-magical-year/

Characters: https://helenspeaks.com/characters/

Lucy meets Maksym the “miracle”: https://helenspeaks.com/2025/04/25/lucy-skylark-entry-10-25th-april/

From: Vera Sparrowfield

3 The Willows

Grainthorpe

Dear Lucy,

My dear, you did the right thing in reaching out to me! Of course we must help this new friend of yours! I fear you have exposed a little hypocrisy of mine, because while I firmly believe that our powers are not something we should shy away from or be frightened of, I did feel quite scared for you as I read your letter. Fear is sometimes a friend and a guide, Lucy, although like all friends, not one we should surrender all our will to!

I feel that you could help young Maksym with a variation on the Magical Barrier that you made – some sort of dampener, if you’ll pardon the phrasing. You could try sewing it into a wristband – perhaps try different needles and threads – I’ll send some metallic yarn – to see what works best. The key thing is to give Maksym control rather than dampening his power entirely. As you are both witches, part of the power of the dampener will come from both of your respective faith that it will work. So, work with Maksym, ensure that he understands that it will be something to help him and not to entirely block his powers. You did a good job in helping him to see that his powers are a gift – I applaud you for the use of the term “miracle”! Being a witch is about so much more than the powers that we have, and Lucy, you are showing with your responsibility and compassion for others that your ability as a witch goes far beyond your magic.

Something that I think bears thinking about – you mentioned that during the previous magical storm, the oak tree remembered a similar event, and I believe that storm started further out east. Are you sure that your friend Maksym was behind that? You may not find out the answer but it’s worth remaining aware.

I would very much appreciate if I could borrow the encyclopaedia that your friend Bea Furness gave you. I’ll send you the yarn and threads I promised!

All of The Willows send greetings and their love.

Be well Lucy,

Your friend Vera.

Question: How can you help a child through big emotions?

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