The Lifted Bandage

"The Lifted Bandage" by Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews is a story about hope and belief amidst terrible times. We follow Judge John as his world is shaken by an accusation against his son, Jack. The judge starts in deep despair and we see it happen. It is a story that shows how strong family ties can be with John and his nephew, Dick. Dick tries to show John that Jack might be innocent. The story takes place in one place, showing how the judge journeys through loss and then faith. In the end, the judge's personal crisis leads him to a spiritual experience that changes everything, even before a letter arrives proving Jack's innocence. It makes us wonder about what is real and what we believe.