___ The Schlatters deal with their continued disappointment in their son, Brett, as it seems his life becomes evermore distant from his roots and his own children. Sallie's humor and connection to the natural world continue to nurture "the boys" and inspires the next generation. And still lamenting the actions that drove her oldest son away, Betsy says, "If there isn't a story in the Bible about a prodigal mother, there ought to be."