HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Nathan!! I know you won’t see this, but my heart doesn’t care, so I’m posting it anyway.
I’m so proud of you and miss you immensely!
There’re times when I think you’ve made the smartest decision out of all of us.
There’re times when I wonder how life will go on.
There’re times when I rage inside because you’re growing up without me.
There’re times when I rage inside because I’m growing up without you.
My bones miss your laughter.
My muscles miss your hugs.
My heart misses your smile.
But even though we’re far apart, you still turned 14!!
And even though we’re far apart, I’m still breathing.
I love you!
[Photo credit: Kyle, from the movie theater on 4/16/17]
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This is a wonderful tribute to him, Laura. Due to your strong writing (and the parallel structure of the post) we all feel your pain. There is no heartbreak like a mother’s heartbreak.
Janice
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Awe, thank you, Janice! It turned out that his dad left him alone all day: no dinner; no cake; no candles. He didn’t even make him dinner. Needless to say, even though Texas sucks (compared to San Diego), he may come back to live with me.
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That would be nice for you. It sounds like it was a sad birthday for him for both of you actually
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Yes, we ended up crying on the phone together. I’m going to write about it.
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I’m sure it would offer support for many mothers separated from their children.
Janice
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