But How Did I KNOW He Was Good?

"You should get some pictures of me in my white hat for your book. That way they'll know I was a good guy. And he always wore a white hat..."

 

 

 

"Do you want me to write a book?"

"I want you to do it the right way. None of this He Said, She Said stuff. Yeah, I think you should write it. I mean, not to compare, but you know, Socrates couldn't write so it was up to Plato to write his stuff down. If you don't do it for me, what meaning will my life have had?"

 

"But you already wrote your book."

"And now you have to write yours."

"But what if there isn't a book?"

" A pamphlet, then, with a reading list so you can tell them to buy MY book!"

 

 

(You still can if you would like by going here, but be patient with getting it as family is doing the order fulfillment.)

Comments

[Violet Gil]

Hi Laura, I LOVE the dialogue-form of your post, it seems so real! I think it`s a great idea to write the book, and you are the only person who could tell Michael`s story! I am very impressed with your work! I find it meaningful and motivating! Keep up the good work! Lots of Love!

[Laura]

It seems real because it was real. We had this talk when I went with him to the Illinois State HS Hockey championship to take photos of him giving the MVP award.
As for a book, I really don't know that I ever will write one. That doesn't mean I won't share the story, but that may not be the best way, for me and for what there is to share. For now, though, I am just taking time to record it for myself and to ease into greater understanding of what it means to me that he is no longer here in the flesh.
I know whatever I do is not something to rush into. It's not a simple story to tell, despite how funny and sweet some of the moments. It may take the rest of my life to really do it justice.

[Laura]

That also doesn't mean it will take forever to share, so don't worry. More to come. It just might be sporadic as I give myself time to process all the losses of this past year. I am glad, Violet, that the writings are motivating for you. I know you are deeply in your own grief as well and hope you are okay.