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

it down will preserve it.

As if a note can replace a voice.

I turn a page and see a list titled:

THINGS I NEED MIKE TO KNOW IF I’M NOT HERE.

1. When Leo goes quiet, don’t interrogate him. Sit with him.
2. He pretends he’s not scared of thunder. He is.
3. He doesn’t like peanut butter unless it’s on apples.
4. If he says “I’m fine” too quickly, he’s not.
5. If he asks about continue reading …
   

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