Did the boy die? Part 1

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…

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?”…