My Son Chose Europe Over His Mother’s Funeral Until His Wife Found What Diane Left Behind

crossed the room and put my hand on his back. But grief changes the route between love and action. I still loved him. I just no longer trusted that love to know what was wise.

When he finally looked up, his eyes were red. “Dad, I don’t know where to start.”

“You don’t have to start anywhere tonight.”

“I missed her funeral.”

Three words. Plain and unbearable.continue reading …