The Mother Who Waited

ring sun. Our home, a testament to Charles' s success and my careful stewardship, alwa

friends. His high school graduation. It felt like just yesterday Char

rded fiercely for eighteen years. He was intelligent, kind, everything

port, a neighbor whose family had know

y voice soft. "He ta

one. The caterers paused, conversations lulled. Sa

ght. "For all your hard work, for the wonderful young ma

cheeks flushed a little, bu

s, always wanted you to have a strong start. He left some

ive him independence, a foundation. This was what Charles would have wanted, a secure future for our