I’ve had quite the month so far. I was able to spend time with friends of mine I’ve known for 22 years. Friends I haven’t…
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I wrote this in January of 2011
The day I wrote this, my thoughts were filled with images of a little boy, well loved and lost. This month he’s been gone for five years. In those five years, he’s brought people together, even though we can’t see him smile anymore. People that shared in his life think of him daily.
Today, I was reminded of love again. And again of loss.
Today, I thought of Daniel. And of Daniel’s mom.