Bub gave me some quality cuddles before his first blood draw last month. I got this heartwarming picture.

Taken and shared with his permission. In the meantime, I’ve been discussing becoming a motivational speaker for MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), speaking to high school-aged students in the hope that sharing my oldest son’s father’s story discourages them from getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle drunk or high. If my actions save even one person’s life, telling his father’s story will always be worthwhile.