Tags: Behind Tear-Stained Eyes

Dad Golfing in Heaven

Don’t Worry Be Happy

Chelsea gazed out her bathroom window, trying to erase the images of her dad lying dead. His skin a purplish-grey tint, reminiscent of clay. Whether asleep or awake, she would see his face frozen solid. He looked to her more like a statue than the man she knew as her dad. It all happened so quickly. One moment he was out of surgery, and, the next, he was dead without warning, she thought.

Don’t Be A Richard

Finally, it was New Year’s Eve, and she felt like she was going to be able to move past all that had happened in the year. She was thrilled to have Carter for the holiday and agreed to attend a kid-friendly party at a friend’s house. Carter, upon arrival at the party, immediately ran downstairs to play with the other kids. She followed him and said hello to all of her friends.