First Thanksgiving

In this year of firsts, here's another one. I know this is just going to be a long line until we hit the year of seconds. Two months, 15 days. One month since her 15th birthday. 

Last night Cheryl and I were out buying last minute things when my phone rang. The caller ID came up "Katie Diddy."  I was driving down the interstate when I picked it up with my heart in my throat. I don't know why I expected, but I did. It was Joe calling from his home phone which I had associated with Katie. I nearly cried with disappointment. And then I just cried. 

It's been a holiday of tears. 

We'll make it through.