October 12, 1983

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I've never seen dad cry before. Aunt Silva was holding Duncan while the priest talked about Mom. He looks like her. The suit I had to wear was so uncomfortable and the shoes were too small. I just wanted to go home. I didn't know most of the people who were at the funeral. I wondered who they were. A lot of them came to the house afterwards. People kept hugging me and then crying. I came up to Duncan's room since he's sleeping and it's quiet. I wish everyone in the house would just leave. I was so excited about Duncan getting here but now I just miss mom. Why did this have to happen? I don't know how to be a good brother yet. Mom was supposed to show me. It isn't fair. Duncan isn't ever going to get to know her. But I promise I will tell him all about her.

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