Ben sent me roses every Valentine’s Day after Jim and I split up. He was thoughtful and kind. They seemed to make him as happy as they made me.

Today was tough. I had sweet Beau with me today. And Mama and Daddy gave me a nice card this morning.

I opened it and it started playing “You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.” Beau started singing because I’ve sung that to him, just as I sang it to his father before him, every morning for many years.

I could not hold back the tears. I ran for the bathroom. I don’t let Beau see me cry.

It was a hard day. Precious moments with Beau mingled with intense longing for Ben.

I miss my beautiful son. 💔