Light Amid The Darkness
There in the quiet, Stan’s humor lingers in my thoughts, and despite everything, it pulls a reluctant smile from me. In the stillness, there’s an unexpected flicker of lightness—maybe his infectious spirit was exactly what I needed. It’s not a fix, not some magical answer to everything unraveling inside me, but perhaps there’s comfort to be found in his warmth and easy laughter. It’s a start—a gentle reminder that life’s heaviest burdens are a little easier to carry when you’re not holding them alone.
Light Amid The Darkness
Porch Conversations
I step out onto the porch, drawn by the cool night air and the quiet shimmer of stars overhead. Not long after, Caleb and Dylan wander out to join me. “Why’re you up, Dad?” Caleb asks, his eyes bright with curiosity. I let out a soft chuckle and shrug. “Just needed some fresh air, buddy.” Dylan nestles into my side, and the three of us stand there, wrapped in the stillness of the night. Our quiet whispers blend with the breeze, and in that peaceful moment, I’m reminded that no matter how uncertain everything feels, these little moments—simple and true—are what matter most.
Porch Conversations
