19 Dec
Copy of the letter from Lilly

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]  »View More

9 Dec
The Senator

Dear Mom, Thank you so much for your letter mom, I feel a lot better knowing that I’ll see you again and I hope all goes well so we can make it happen very soon. When I read your letter I was smiling wide, and of course I remember, “Mama do you love me?” That was one of my favorite storybooks when I was little. I still remember how reassuring it was to hear you read it to me after I had gotten in trouble or done something to upset you. Interestingly, I don’t remember what I possibly... [more]