My son, Derek, has been gone 19 months today. His 18th birthday is in five days. I keep wondering, what would he be like as an 18 year old? He died in October 2022. It used to be my favorite time of year, here in New England. Now I dread the fall. He was born in the spring, while the trees blossom and the birds sing. I don't dread springtime, though. I am so thankful he was born and we had him for 16 years and 5 months. I want to let the spring remind me of his life, and not his death...

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