Dear JJ,
Since you were born we have had two people who have been a part of your life.
Rod is a handyman who I've known for 20 years. I've operated on him, he has painted our house. I remember the day he got his liver transplant- he was at our house when he got the call. He went from being on death's doorstep to having a life again - not without challenges, but he is doing great.
His wife Laura offered to clean the house a couple of days a week. When she would come you would follow her around and mop and clean and help her. Besides your grandmother, Gigi, she was the first person we felt comfortable staying with you - babysitting.
Every trip Rod has taken us to the airport, dropped us off and hugged us goodbye.
Rod and Laura got new jobs today - so we won't be seeing them much anymore. Do you know what bothered me the most - that they have been a part of your life and they will be much less of it. People come and go in lives, son - for reasons that are beyond control.
So when you find great friends - enjoy the time you have with them, because in a wink of an eye circumstances will change - but cherish the memory.
Love,
Dad
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