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This diary entry is part 22 of 31 in Lily's diary dated 16 - October 2022

Hi! It’s me! Lily!

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It was a nice Saturday.  First of all, it’s cooler!  Yay!!!  Dave says that during summer, the rest of the country laughs at us because we’re so hot.  Then during winter, we laugh at the rest of the country because they’re so cold.

Except for those few days when we’re cold.  Brrr.

Dave’s been doing something he calls prepping, but I guess some people take it much farther.  He’s just got some supplies to last for a little bit, and things like a hand crank radio, etc., just in case power goes out for extended periods of time.  But it’s not like he has a whole garage full of supplies.  He says some amount of preparedness is good, but too much just means you’re spending all your time thinking about the future rather than the present.  He’s pretty smart.

This evening I went over to Jack’s house, and his parents took Grace and Lily for some family fun time.

We got some food and cuddled up and watched a movie.  It was so nice.  I don’t even remember which movie we watched, I think I fell asleep in the middle of it.  He just rubbed my scalp and let me sleep.  Oh, that’s so nice, when he does that.

Grace’s parents came home a couple of hours later, and we took Grace and Lily outside to play for a little while before I went home.  I love Grace!  Did I tell you that?  She told me about her new school and everything, she’s having a lot of fun!

It was such a nice time with Jack.  I wish we could do it more often, but it’s nice when we get to spend some time together.

I’m sleepy now.

Love you all!!! ❤

This diary entry is part 5 of 31 in Lily's diary dated 16 - October 2022

Hi! It’s me! Lily!

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Life is a little scary right now.

I don’t pay much attention to politics and wars and stuff.  I mean, I’m a seventeen year old girl!  My biggest worry should be whether to get the black or pink dress at the mall!  Right?

Well..  kind of.  You know what I mean.

But Dave and Sabby sat us all down last night and told us about all of the stuff going on in the world, how there’s a chance it could impact us, and how we need to be careful and protect ourselves if necessary.

It’s scary!!!  I don’t know who’s right or who’s wrong but the idea that someone can bomb us from the sky!!!  Awww!!!!!!

But they also said that even if that happens it’s not the end of the world, life will go on somehow.  I hope so.  But I hope it doesn’t happen more.  I guess we just move on and hope for the best.

Tonight I drove over to Jack’s house and spent some time with him after he got home from work.  I told them how I was feeling and that I was a little scared.

His mother gave me a hug.  “It’ll be alright,” she said.  “It will.”

“I know,” I said sniffling.  I went home, my heart heavy and light at the same time.  I really do love him, and now’s the time to spend with your loved ones, I think.

Like you!

Love you all!!! ❤

This diary entry is part 17 of 29 in Lily's diary dated 15 - September 2022

Hi! It’s me! Lily!

And tonight I’m a thoughtful Lily.  Some of those thoughts will need to be only for subscribers.  Sorry about that.  But some things aren’t for little ears or eyes!

Today was a quiet day.  Jack came over to my place and had dinner with us.  Dave took him into another room and had a talk with him.  Jack looked a little uncomfortable coming out of the room.  I asked afterwards what they talked about, and neither of them would say.  Jack just hugged me and told me everything was going to be okay.  Dave shook his hand when he left, so I guess it was a cordial talk.  All Dave would say was “My daughter has a boyfriend, and she will be spending a lot of time with him.  I just made sure he understood what the responsibilities of a good boyfriend are.”  I…  maybe I’m better off not knowing.

Maybe everything will be okay.  Dave and Sabby will always have my back.  If I believe nothing else, I believe that.  They will always have my back.  And I love them so much for it.

Jack wants to go on another date next weekend.  I told him yes, but this time we’re going out, and we’re going to have a real date.  Maybe we can spend some time together watching a movie after, but I want to go out and do things with him.  That’s how we learn about each other.  The rest… it’s a nice treat after.

This week starts fall! But then, this is Texas.  We’re lucky to get a couple of weeks of fall sometime in December.  Sigh.

Love you all!!! ❤

 

This diary entry is part 16 of 29 in Lily's diary dated 15 - September 2022

Hi! It’s me! Lily!

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And Jack and I had our first date!

It was…  well, only sort of a date, if I’m being honest.  We didn’t actually go anywhere this time.  I went over to his place, all dressed nicely in my nice black dress, and his parents were packing up Grace.  They said “Lily, Jack, we’re going to take Grace to eat out and play at the arcade for…  about three hours.  You can go out or stay in.  Don’t get in trouble, okay?

Jack and I both nodded.

The door closed.  We watched them drive away.

The food arrived, and we ate and cuddled and watched a movie.  That was… the best date ever.  I mean, it’s nice to go out with him and do things, but it’s also nice just to stay in and spend some time with him and… he treats me so well and I love him so much.

His parents came home a little later and found us on the couch cuddled together, Jack was half asleep and I was playing with his hair.  The movie had just ended.  Grace was so happy to see me, she ran over and jumped on me!  Haha!!!  I gave her a big hug.

“Auntie Lily!  Auntie Lily!  We had a burger and we went to the arcade and I played games and mommy taught me how to play bowling!  But the ball is so heavy!!! They put puffy things on the side and everything!  I got a… got a…. STRIKE!!!”

I giggled because she said all of that in one breath.  “Oh, you’re so good at bowling!”, I said, and she giggled happily.  She jumped off me and ran off to play with Lily the dog, who had been sleeping in Grace’s bedroom the whole time.

Jack’s mother smiled at us.

“Grace had a lot of fun at the arcade.  Seems like the two of you had a good time too.  Lily, is Sabby expecting you back?  We need to put Grace to bed.”

I knew a dismissal when I heard one.  I gave Jack a kiss and said goodnight to everyone.  Grace glomped me and said “Come back soon auntie Lily” and went back to harassing – I mean playing with the dog.  His mother followed me outside onto the patio.

“Lily,” she said quietly, so the neighbors wouldn’t hear, “We give you time alone, and we know what happens when teenagers have time alone.  But… are you still…?”

I nodded. “Yes, and that won’t change.  You do show us a lot of trust, but trust me on this one.  you know my story.  I don’t want to end up like my birth mother.”

She nodded and hugged me.  “We like you, Lily.  We don’t want that for you either.”

“Goodnight,” I said, and drove home.  That was a little awkward, but I guess I understand.  He’s their son, too.  But I’m just so glad they trust us.

I’m home now, and I’m so happy I got to spend that time with him tonight, and hopefully it’s the first of many other times.

Love you all!!! ❤

This diary entry is part 20 of 31 in Lily's diary dated 14 - August 2022

Hi! It’s me! Lily!!!

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OMG I love the theme park!!!

They have ROLLER COASTERS!!!

… Jack isn’t the biggest fan of roller coasters.

I forgive him.  Besides, it’s OK.  Liz likes them!

We went on this ride called Goliath! It’s high!  It’s fast!  It’s twisty!!!  Jack went on it with me – but he said that’s the only one he’ll go on with me.  Aww.  But I appreciated his sacrifice.  He looked a little green after but recovered quickly.

I went on all the rides!!! WEEEE!!! We had a nice theme-parky lunch and he played arcade games with me!  That was fun!!!

We’re staying at a hotel tonight!!!  They already would have gotten a room for Jack and Grace, so they just let me and Liz stay too!  But beforehand, they gave Jack and me a talk.  They said… “You’re sharing the room with Grace.  If she comes to us with any questions that she shouldn’t be asking at her age, then both of you are going to be in so much trouble.  Jack, you’ll be grounded for a month.  And Lily… we’ll tell Sabby.”

Oh.  That’ll do it.

So after they got the rooms, we went for dinner.  It was a nice dinner, nothing fancy but enjoyable.  We all chatted about stuff and Grace was making a huge mess and all smiles through the whole thing.  I guess that’s life with a five year old, right?

Grace is here with us now, and we’re about to put her to bed and go to bed ourselves.  No girl-piles tonight.  Grace has a roll-a-way, I’m with Liz, and Jack by himself.  

But first both of us are going to read Grace a story.  That’ll be so much fun!!!

Tomorrow we’re going to head back to Austin, and then they’ll drop me off home and head back to Ohio.  Aww.  But it’s been a wonderful week with Jack.  And I start school on Monday!!

Grace says “Love you all Auntie-Lily’s Friends!”

Love you all!!! ❤

This diary entry is part 18 of 31 in Lily's diary dated 14 - August 2022

Hi! It’s me! Lily!

It seems like all we’re doing is travelling!  Jack, Sabby, and I went to Houston today to see Emiko!

Jack’s never been to Houston.  The Katy Freeway is impressive!!!

Anyway, Jack met Emiko and her family.  She made a nice Japanese lunch.  Aika and Mika quite obviously had a crush on him…  awww.  Now they know how David feels about them.  Everyone seemed to get along, though.  Emiko seemed torn, though.  Like she wanted to be motherly, and grill him, but didn’t feel comfortable.  So that was a little awkward.

Emiko told me he seemed like a nice boy, and seemed particularly intense when she talked about what it was like to be pregnant without the father anywhere around.  She made absolutely clear that she didn’t wish that on me, and if he was planning to do anything like that, he’d better just walk away now.  I wish she’d phrased it a little better, but I love her for saying it.

Jack, bless him, looked her straight in the eyes, and said “Two things.  Firstly, Lily has made it very clear that the only way ‘that’ is going anywhere near ‘there’ is if we’re married, and while that can be frustrating, I agree with her and am respecting that.  Secondly, if Lily ends up pregnant, I will be the happiest man on the planet, because I can’t think of anyone I’d rather have a family with.  I won’t leave her.”

I…  pounced on him.  I mean, literally jumped up, growled, and kissed him senseless.  Then I came to my senses, saw Emiko and Bill sitting there smirking, Sabby frowning, and Aika and Mika with their mouths dropped.  I cleared my throat and sat back down primly.

“Well, then,” Emiko said delicately.  “i guess that settles that.”

Bill giggled.  I just looked at him.  “What?”, he said.  “That was funny”

Aww. I guess it was kinda funny.  I mean, the look on Aika’s and Mika’s face… I giggled a bit too.

Anyway, an hour or two later, we drove back… it had started raining and we drove through some pretty heavy rain on the way back to Austin.  Yaaaay!!! We need the rain!!! How nice!!! And we’re supposed to get some tomorrow too!!!

Now, for a little bit of a bonus, but only if you’re a subscriber!!!  This isn’t the kind of subscriber-specific content I’ve had before, but I found a picture of me on the beach in Florida wearing a swimsuit!!!  But I don’t want just everyone to be able to see it.  So if you’re a subscriber, there’s a picture below.  If not, well, sorry!!!  But for you, I’ll have a picture too!!!

Here’s a picture for y’all that aren’t subscribers!!!

That’s me in Japan wearing my kimono!!!!

Love you all!!! ❤

This diary entry is part 15 of 31 in Lily's diary dated 14 - August 2022

Hi! It’s me! Lily!!!

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Jack and I went on a date!!!

But…  first.

I talked to the owner today.

I told him that I was going to start doing dual-credit courses at the community college, and wasn’t sure if I could work at the convenience store anymore.

He just said “Lily, this is a convenience store.  It’s not an engineering firm.  Students like you come and go, I’m glad to see you come, and I’m glad to see you go.  Most of the time, you go because you have something better in your life to move to.”  He leaned forward.  “I don’t want to have long term employees.  This kind of place isn’t made for that.  One year… two years tops… and I’d rather you move on to something better.”  He sighed.  “School is important.  Very important.  It’s not important which school you go to, or what you study…  but it’s important that you study.  You have an opportunity.  Take it.  Take it, run with it, and make me proud.”

I sniffled.  “You’re… you’re proud of me?”

He smiled.  “Lily, it doesn’t matter what you do in life.  You were talking about investing in a business with your mother.  But whether you do that, or become a professional blogger, or CEO of some big company somewhere… no matter what you do, this will always be your first job.  And I can look at my wife, and my friends, as you’re talking on the TV, and say ‘I knew her back when she was sixteen years old and doot dooting and karen wrangling.'” He grinned.  “I read your diary, you know.”

My eyes widened.  “You -”

“I don’t have children,” he said.  “It’s not that I don’t want them… I just don’t have them.  I like having a convenience store.  Every time I hire someone your age it’s like I have another child, and every time they leave it’s like they’re leaving the house and making their own way.  You’re a special girl, Lily.  You’ve dealt with so much… and you’re always happy and smiling and looking forward to the next thing.  There’s…  always a place for you here, if you need it.”

I couldn’t help it.  I gave him a big hug.

“I know your boyfriend is over this week.  I can hire someone easily to start tomorrow, I’ve got three applications waiting for an answer.  Go, have fun this week.  I’ll pay you until Friday.  And Lily?”

“What?” I said.  I was kind of shocked.

“Don’t be a stranger.  Come by sometime and let me know how you’re doing.  I’m sure my wife would love to make you some Indian food.”

I took off my apron and handed it to him.  He gave my name tag back to me.  “Remember,” he said, and sniffling, I left.  What a nice man.

I came home, feeling a little sad, but happy at the same time.  Sabby asked me what happened.  I told her.

She sighed.  “I’m going to have to make that man some cookies,” she said simply.  “You hit the jackpot with him, you know that, right?”

I nodded.  “I hit the jackpot with a lot of things,” I said softly.  She gave me a big hug.

So I took the little extra time I had and made sure I was nice and pretty, you know, makeup (but not so heavy Sabby went Claire Huxtable on me about it), one of my nice black dresses, some pretty stockings, some mid-heels.  I looked good.  I always look pretty good but I looked really good.  Jack came around and we went on a date!

Well, first, we had dinner.  It wasn’t anything really special, but it was nice.  We went to a Japanese food place and had sushi!!!  Delicious sushi!!!  But… it’s not like real Japanese sushi.  But I wouldn’t know that if I hadn’t actually had it!  But I told him all about my trip to Japan and it was nice, just spending time with him after all those months.  I think the last time I saw him was… what.  Memorial day?  I forget.  But it was a long time ago!!!

And then…  boy did his homework!!!  OMG!!!  He took me to Mt. Bonnell!!!  We sat there, cuddled up to each other, and watched the sun set over the mountain!!!  Even though there were some clouds and a little tiny bit of rain, it was still really pretty!!!  We spent some time kissing too, omg I missed that!!!

And then asked me if I wanted to go back to his room.  Apparently his parents wanted to go on their own date, and Liz’s family took Grace for a bit because they wanted to be alone too, so…  OMG.  I missed him sooooo much.  We didn’t have a whole lot of time, but it was enough.  He…  He showed me how much he missed me.  Repeatedly.  And enthusiastically.  I didn’t know those kinds of noises could come out of me!!!  Ahhh….  it felt sooo good, such a relief.  I missed being with him that way.  Especially after we both… took care of each other and just cuddled up, wearing as little as possible.  There are certain parts of me he just…  loves to touch and kiss.  And I love it just as much when he touches and kisses them.  OMG, it’s sooo nice.

But he was very respectful of the line, and I really love that about him.

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But that couldn’t last forever, and he took me home finally.

Oh I love that boy soooo much!!!  And I love his family too for coming over here and letting me have time with him!!!

Sabby is so right, I hit so many jackpots!!!

Love you all!!! Especially Jack!!! ❤

This diary entry is part 12 of 31 in Lily's diary dated 09 - March 2022

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So I was sooo happy to see Jack I forgot about everything else that happened!!!

So first interesting thing is:  IT SNOWED!!!  Two inches!!!  I’ve seen snow before, of course, but never in its natural habitat.  People here drive like it’s nothing, I guess it has to be six inches before they’ll even close the schools!!!  Wow!!!  It’s soooo pretty, though, especially at night time.

And Grace is here!!!  Well, of course she is, because she’s Jack’s sister, but I was happy to see her!!  And she was happy to see me, too!! “Auntie Lily!”, she said, and ran up and hugged me!!! She’s sooo sweet!!!

This morning they made a nice breakfast!!!  It was light, but filling!  And then we all piled in the car to see Columbus!!!  There was still some snow on the ground and some snow showers so we couldn’t do much outdoors, so we went to one of those arcade places, like the one on 183 back home!!!  Like the one Jack and I had our first real date at!!!  We were like little kids, running around, playing all the games!!!  Grace tagged along too, because why not?  Jack and I would have plenty of time to ourselves later, and I love Grace!!!

So after that, we came home, and Grace wanted to play Legos.  You know what?  If Grace wants to play Legos, then Grace gets to play Legos.  We built the tallest, most impractical tower out of different color bricks possible!!  But Grace loved it!!!  I… I wish I remembered being her age.  It seems like such good memories.

I’m just… soo happy to be here.  With Jack.  I know they can’t do fun stuff every day, but that’s okay.  I have Jack for a week.  I don’t know how it could get better.

Love you all!!!  ❤

This diary entry is part 26 of 30 in Lily's diary dated 06 - December 2021

Hi!  It’s me!  Lily!

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So today I did my normal morning stuff and went to work.  Jack came by to pick me up, and I introduced him to the owner.  The owner shook his hand.

“She’s one of my best employees, take care of her,” he said.  Then he smirked at me.  “I told you.”

“Told you what?,” Jack asked.

“I told her you were her boyfriend.  She didn’t believe me.  But you are now!  I hope you have a big family.  Lots of children.  Children are important.”

“Well, yes, but that’s a few years away,” I said.

“You’re young.  Enjoy being young.  There is plenty of time for children.  But when the time comes, have many.”

Jack whispered in my ear, “I think I’d like making them with you.”  I blushed.  The owner smirked.  “Go.  Have fun.”

And we did.

We didn’t do anything really special this time.  I wasn’t dressed up, though I did run back to the house really quick to change into something a bit nicer.  Then we just took a rideshare to his hotel and had dinner at the restaurant nearby.  It was delicious, and we talked a lot.

“When do you think we’ll see each other again?”

“Maybe this summer,” he said sadly.  “I have school, and you have so much to do…”

“We’ll still talk.  And maybe I’ll go up there someday too.  What’s Ohio like?”

“A lot like Texas.  But colder.  Snow in the winter.  And a bit more rain.”

“Sounds nice.”

“It can be.”

We then spent the rest of the time we had together cuddling and talking quietly until his parents showed up.  I kissed him goodbye and he went upstairs, after calling me a ride share.  He’s so considerate.

After I got home, I was sitting on the couch reading, and Sabby sat down next to me.

“Jack leaves tomorrow,” she said.

I nodded.  “I know.  I’ll miss him.”

“Are you sad?”

“Not really,” I said.  “I know I’ll see him again, and I’ve got plenty to keep me busy, I mean, with my diary, and piano lessons, and Japanese lessons, and school, and all of my other family I need to get to know.  Oh, and a trip to Japan at some point.  I’ll miss him, but it’ll be okay.”

She blew out a breath.  “You’re growing up,” she said sadly.  “I can’t protect you anymore.”

“But you can be my mother,” I said, quietly.  “You’ll always be my mother.”

I hugged her, and she returned it.

“After the new year I want to start taking driving lessons,” I said.

She nodded.  “We’ll make it happen.  Do you have enough money?”

I frowned.  “I think so.”

“Well, if you don’t, we’ll help, but do what you can.”

“Thanks, Sabby,” I said gratefully.  “That car’s been sitting in the garage for a while.  I think it’s time to do something with it.”

She nodded.  “Just no freeway driving first thing.  People here are nuts.”

I had noticed.  I just nodded and went back to my book.  She went up to take a bath.

I truly love Sabby.

Jack may be going home.  But he’ll be back.  And life goes on.  What a truly wonderful Christmas.

Love you all!!! ❤

This diary entry is part 25 of 30 in Lily's diary dated 06 - December 2021

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Let me say it right now.  Sabby was right.  I don’t know why I doubt her.  She was right.  She’s always right and it annoys the snot out of me sometimes.

So as you can see by the topic above, Christmas was today.  I guess that’s pretty obvious, right?  December 25?  Christmas?  Yay me?

We got up early because David couldn’t wait, and we sat around the tree in our pajamas and opened presents.  I got Beth a new makeup kit and hairbrush, which she seemed to appreciate.  David got a new game, which of course he liked.  I made sure to check with Sabby about what kind of game to get him, though, and it couldn’t be too expensive, it’s not like I had infinite money to play with.  I got Dave a grilling set, which he loved!  And Sabby… well… it’s so hard to shop for her.  The letter worked so well for her birthday but that’s kind of a one shot thing.  I bought her a sterling silver charm bracelet, and put all sorts of charms on it that showed her what she meant to me.  I put a heart, a charm that said “mom”, and a very pretty translucent glass charm on it.  She loved it.

“Mom?”, she said, with hope in her eyes.  The symbolism of that word wasn’t lost on her.  I just nodded.  She launched herself at me and we hugged it out.

“Does that mean I get to be Dad?,” Dave said.  I giggled.  “Hit me with your best dad joke and we’ll think about it,” I said.  He laughed.  “Of course!,” I said, and hugged him too.

But they got me stuff too!  Dave and Sabby got me the piano, so I didn’t expect anything else from them!  But they got me lessons too!  I’ll be working with a teacher!  I guess that’s part of schooling but still nice!  Beth got me a very pretty necklace that said “Lily” on it, and of course I hugged her.  David had help yet again, I know he did, because he got me some assorted bangles and hair clips.  He got a hug too, whether he wanted it or not.  True, I don’t usually wear bangles, but the kid thought of what I’d like rather than what he’d like, so credit where credit’s due.  I put a couple on.

After everyone else exchanged presents, we had a big breakfast – Sabby had been cooking some more.  She cooked and she cooked till her cooker was sore!  We had pancakes and eggs and toast and all sorts of yummy stuff.  Even chocolate syrup!  After breakfast we cleaned up all the wrapping, and there was a knock on the door!

It was Grace, with her parents!

She hugged me!  She loved her present!  It was just a toy from the convenience store but she was holding it sooo proudly.  “Thankth, Auntie Lily!”, she said, and she handed me something too.  It was just a piece of paper with a child’s drawing of her and “Auntie Lily” on it, with a heart and a smiling yellow sun, but it was perfect!  I thanked her, of course, and immediately put it on the fridge.  She went back to Liz’s house with her parents, but I think my heart grew three sizes!

Anyway, Dave and David turned on the TV to watch some parade or something.

Sabby grabbed lots of paper plates (yeah, yeah) and put cookies and brownies and treats and all sorts of stuff on them, covered them with cling wrap, and she and I trekked over to Liz’s house wearing Santa hats.  “Merry Christmas!,” we yelled, and Liz’s mother looked surprised. 

“You didn’t have to -“

“I made way, way more than we could eat,  Here, we have snickerdoodles, and sugar cookies, and brownies, and, oh!  I read that you have something in Ohio called buckeyes!  I made some of those too!,” Sabby said cheerfully as she handed the plates off.

“I want a buckeye!  I want a buckeye!”, Grace said excitedly.

“Well, thank you, and Merry Christmas to you too,” Liz’s mother said happily.

I handed Liz her present (and after yesterday, I need to get her back!) and she gave me a hug.  I got her a set of fancy chopsticks.  She loved them.

I waved at Jack, and he waved back.  As we were leaving, Grace was already tearing into the buckeyes.  Oh, that poor family once the sugar hit…

Anyway, I don’t know how to describe the rest of the day.  It was just a lovely Christmas.  Dave and David watched a football game, Sabby made a huge dinner with turkey and all of the good stuff, while Beth and I sat at the kitchen table, ate cookies, drank juice, and just chatted about everything and nothing.  We had a huge dinner, and after, we watched a Christmas movie.  Dave wanted “Die Hard”, but Sabby vetoed that, and we watched Home Alone instead.  What a silly movie!

Christmas is amazing.  The day starts out so quiet, and throughout the day, everything slowly wakes up – children pop out of their houses playing with their new toys, traffic on the freeway starts to get louder again, and the world starts up.  But for that few hours, that few wonderful hours when everyone wakes up, the whole country, the whole world, is quiet, celebrating everything that’s important to them.

Tomorrow is back to normal.  Jack and I are going to spend the evening together after I get off work.  They leave a couple of days from now.  I’ll miss Jack.  But I won’t be heartbroken like last time.  We’ll see each other again.  Now I know it.  We’ll see each other again.

Love you all!!! ❤