remembering

Twenty years ago, a drive to the hospital in the morning. Twenty years ago, calling off work because it was time, the baby was on his way. Twenty years ago, bright sunny skies over Buffalo. Twenty years ago, a very long day of pain and struggle. Twenty years ago, thinking, “At the end of this day, one set of dreams comes true and another starts.” Twenty years ago…seeing them wheeling her into surgery prep, and being given ill-fitting scrubs to change into. Twenty years ago, sitting again by her side while they did the Caesarian. Twenty years ago, thinking, “ThisDown the rabbit hole….