Dear Joseph and Lucia,

The decorations are up. The lights are hung. And your presents are back under the tree.  They’ve been there every year since my first Christmas without you.

All the leaves are falling in the yard and the weather is crisp and cool. This coming week is full of doctor visits so I’ll know more (I hope) by the end of the week.

A lady from my AA group is having a spaghetti dinner Friday night.  We had our street party last night.  All this decorations and festivities seem like background.  I’m always missing you guys.

Until I hear from you.  I’m waiting.

Love,
Dad