I Miss Us
Tonight, my husband is in China, my oldest son is in Tucson, my youngest son is in Chicago, and I am in Seattle. Tonight, my oldest son sent a text, in anticipation of our reunion in July, to his aforementioned family that is spread all over this world saying, “I miss us.” In July, we will all be together, gathered from the four corners, in each other’s company . . . just like old times. It will be precious and appreciated. It will be tangible and material. I will lay hands upon my children, lips too. Life. Life can take us in so many different and unexpected directions. As recently as 2 years ago I could not have anticipated my family, the one I prize so, being so scattered, shotgun across the U.S. Yet, that is...
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