Matthew is dead. Or did he really die? Can anyone say with certainty that he died before he was buried 6 feet under mother earth? We will never know. I fear we have lost Lona too. She agreed to family planning and child spacing before – against her husband – Mark’s wishes. Mark figures that…
Tag: Asking Why
Keeping Faith
Why aren’t you cleaning your face?”
I give him a queer look. He smiles.
“What is that look on your face?”
I open my mouth. I make to say something, but I can only stutter.
“What!” I finally mange to say.
“Yes, Dad. I can see! I can see!”
I slam the brakes in astonishment. A car screeches behind me. The driver is honking.
“Oh! Sorry.” I say to the driver that cannot hear me.
I pull over and park properly.
I can’t believe the calmness in my voice as I asked:
“Since when?”…