15 Aug
Dear Mom,
Jayne picked up Tamara and rushed over to our house shortly after stopping by to be sure that you and dad were in for the night. Both of them rushed, plopping their purses down on the table. They both were very excited. Simultaneously, they frantically attempted to tell us what had happened. In their excitement, they were both talking at the same time, talking over one another to the point that we were unable to follow what they were saying. After what seemed like several minutes of this,... [more]
19 Dec
10.23.1961
Dear J,
The night we spent together was very special. When I woke the next day, I thought it all must have been dream. Just when my life was at it’s darkest, I saw a glimmer of kindness. And while the night seemed to last forever as we talked about so many things, it passed far to quickly for my liking. You are a true gentleman and a great listener. When you arrived I was in the depths of sorrow, alone and hopeless and then you were there and my pain gently washed away. [more]
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19 Dec
Dear Dyani,
I am not quite sure how to process all the information you’ve given me. I should think that I’ll be fine though. This brings back memories of my childhood I hadn’t thought of for years. I vaguely remember times as a child and as a teen when I too felt a bit different. It made me quite uncomfortable and I worked very hard to bury those feelings and I was able to grew to be a normal wife and mother. At this point in my life, I just can’t imagine I could possibly stir-up concerns... [more]
3 Dec
Dear Dyani,
Sweetheart, don’t you know that all I’ve ever wanted is for you to find happiness? The truth is, one of the most difficult challenges I’ve endured in my life has been watching you struggle to find happiness, to find yourself. I could see your pain and I wanted nothing more than to take it way. I would have done anything to bare your burden. No matter how hard I tried to ease your pain nothing helped. I tried to buy happiness for you with toys when you were small, and clothes, computers,... [more]
