FOR THE YEARS TO COME, a Short Story by Sarah O Jewett

FOR THE YEARS TO COME by Sarah O. Jewett opens with Dr. Leslie, a steadfast small-town physician, abruptly woken from his afternoon rest by the ever-watchful Marilla, only to find himself swept into the lives of his ailing neighbors once again. When the frail Mrs. Thacher visits with concerns over her wild-hearted granddaughter, Nanny, Dr. Leslie faces not only the weight of illness but the growing responsibility of a child’s uncertain future. As the town’s old generation weakens and fades, Leslie reflects on the passing of time and his own role as both a healer and guardian. Filled with heartfelt conversations and moments of quiet realization, Jewett’s story gently explores aging, legacy, and the bonds of community. What will the future hold for little Nanny, and can Dr. Leslie provide more than just medicine for the years to come?