All tagged my little family
But on this sunniest of days, as an innocent suffers love and loss, my love crystallized further, encompassing admiration and pride. This little boy who I already call Angel is developing the empathy and sensitivity of a gentle soul. Not all people are so lucky; some people stay mean all their lives.
It is almost one week since the start of our version of lockdown and four weeks since I returned from the New York City area.
She never baked cookies for me nor mended my clothes. But it was her, along with my dad, who instilled in me our family values. They were and are: Be kind, be humble, be generous, and be the best that you can be. Serve your family, your community, and your country.
On snowy days, I would take pictures of snowflakes falling on his forehead. I typed out emails one-handed with him asleep on my lap.