i offered him a third , this he received in his palm , where it stayed as he guided it to his mouth , hungrily . it was a challenge because my thumbs were so big for the little buttons , but i managed to finish my message . the heavy rain would make it impossible for her to see while riding the four-wheeler , not to mention trying to get through all the mud . `` 'cards alone know the way to their house ' ... 'shadow the vines ' ... `` hey peter , '' she says when she opens the door . 