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June 6, 2008

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I think that's the last box to pack.

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It took us most of the day.

After five years I thought it would be easier than it was, but each item invited a touch and every touch released a flood of warm memories.

"Mother, that leaves just his neckties. Do you want to keep any of these?"

I carefully laid each of the multicolored silks on the bed, then set one aside. "This was his favorite," I said, "I bought it for his retirement dinner. The rest can go."

We taped up the last box and carried it out to the van.

It was time to let him go.

Posted by: Owl Creek Observer at June 7, 2008 4:01 PM · Permalink