We are entering the season of thanks and rejoice, but for our family it is the season of remembering Joe in his last months. By now he was on the upper level of our townhouse not able to navigate the stairs. He had his last pipe smoke and things were becoming a blur under the burden of intense pain medicines. He still had his sense of humor and he worked hard to find the right pen and journal for his brothers birthday. He held on to celebrate his birthday and join us for Christmas. But everything from this moment forward was painful for Joe.
I am and have been in awe of my son but never more than when I watched him face his own mortality. A mere nineteen years old and knowing your life was coming to an end is nothing short of brave. And for Tony and David to put aside their lives during these months is the definition of devotion.
The season of thanks and rejoice is one of celebrating our incredible family.
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