I Promised My Son Forever—Then Cancer Made Me Count the Months

hope like a glowing ember.

Because it makes you imagine the impossible: Leo at middle school graduation. Leo with a driver’s license. Leo at his wedding.

Me there.

Me dancing.

I close my eyes.

In my mind, I see myself in a hospital bed instead of a park.

I see Leo visiting, confused and scared.

I see Mike alone, trying to be two parents at once.

I see months continue reading …