My Late Father Warned Me In A Dream Not To Wear My Husband’s Gift And The Truth Was Hidden In The Lining

and bright-eyed, hugging Nikki, ruffling Mikey’s hair, checking his watch and announcing it was time to get ready. I went to the bedroom and closed the door. I put on the blue dress, zipped it, stood in front of the mirror, and met my own eyes. Fifty years old. A face that had earned its lines. Hands that had built a life, raised a daughter, held grandchildren.continue reading …