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

19 Dec
Letter from Mom

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]