if you ever wanted to send an email to a lost relative or friend

Mom: It’s been almost 18 years since you died so suddenly, and while I’m grateful beyond words that you got to know Lizzie and Tito, I still can’t believe that you never met Thea. Heather (who was pregnant with Thea when you died) is convinced that some kind of weird cosmic transference took place, because Thea is so like you: outgoing, indomitable, courageous, generous… I hope you’re enjoying her (and her siblings) from wherever you are right now! love, your son