I knew the day was coming. I spent countless hours outside with friends while growing up. I understand the importance of friends and the importance of independence.
I wasn’t quite prepared, however, for the separation from us. I wasn’t prepared to give him choices and for him to choose an alternative.
As a family, we have countless family traditions. We’ve been to the same pumpkin patches and farms since before their dad passed. October weekends are spent on tractor rides and at various…