Thinking of John Today

The years keep rolling by, and the pain does get lighter. It’s been six years today since we found out John had killed himself on June 10, 2006.

“How many kids to you have?” It’s a simple question, but how do you answer it if one of your kids is dead? If I don’t want to get into a deep discussion, I can say “four” and briefly describe (if asked) my three remaining kids without mentioned the fourth. Most people don’t count and notice the lack of a story for one child.

I have a hard time saying “three.” It’s just not right; I have four children.

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