When I called to tell my son that my wife had pass…

go?” I almost laughed at the absurdity of the question. Your mother was buried today, Marcus.

She’s gone forever and you weren’t here. Dad, you’re being ridiculous. Sophia and I couldn’t just cancel our entire trip.

Do you know how much this cost? Mom would have wanted us to be happy. I closed my eyes, feeling something break inside my chest.

She asked continue reading …