On Mother’s Day, a Little Girl Knocked on My Door Holding My Son’s Backpack – She Said, ‘You Were Looking for This, Didn’t You? You Need to Know the Truth’

Sarah said quickly. “Ms. Bell said handmade gifts were better because they took time and love. Most kids made bookmarks, but Randy wanted to make a unicorn.”

“Why a unicorn? He loved dinosaurs.”

Sarah wiped her nose with her sleeve. “He said you liked them.”

I pressed the unfinished toy to my chest.

Months earlier, I had mentioned it once while drinking continue reading …