Dear Beau, Last night you scored the winning run of your baseball game. I cried hot tears as you ran across home plate and into the dugout where your teammates crowded around you, everyone estatic. You struck out earlier in the game and were so down on yourself. The game had been a nail biter… Continue reading Dear Beau, on the day of your port removal,
Category: Dear Beau Letters
Dear Beau,On what should be your first day of school. HuCarT Day -7
Dear Beau, All your friend's parents are posting first day of school pictures. I was thinking of taking a picture of you leaving this morning. I imagined having you hold a chalkboard sign that read "Back to Chemo." Instead you walked out the door with dad and I told you to be kind to everyone,… Continue reading Dear Beau,On what should be your first day of school. HuCarT Day -7
Dear Beau, on the day of your last L.P.
Dear Beau, When you were diagnosed, one of my biggest worries, for us both, was your fear of needles. You had so much fear over them that even the most simple blood draw would require many adults holding your body against your will. Actually, I recall a moment early-on, one of the first times we… Continue reading Dear Beau, on the day of your last L.P.
The Heavy Wait 