For most your death is nothing but a memory. I've always imagined your life being a rock skipped through a lake. You didn't make the distance, only hitting fast, hitting hard. Every bounce rippling our lives. The lake went through a few storms but it never stopped the ripples.
So I'm 24 now. I'm finally in uncharted waters. I've been "homeless", suicidal, angry, and even a little crazy. Who knows? Maybe I even got you beat on that. I'm married to an amazing woman with my own place. Funny enough, her middle name is Amber. I've got a job I don't absolutely despise. What I'm trying to say is I made it. I'm older than you and at first I was scared. I'm not anymore, because I'm your elder Haha. I actually think I may know just as much if not getting real close to you. I'm going to college soon with a career in my sights. I think you'd be proud. Dad is about to have another edition to the family. I know you'd be so happy with the man Erik has become. Still the tallest, still the best. Can't talk about everything. But all I can say is...
We're doing just fine Mom. It's been a long time but we're finally okay.