Fantastic. You really conjured emotions in the characters.

What a lovely, poingnant piece--such a thoughtful work--liked very much how you blended his stoicism and real emotion--beautifully conceived.

EXCELLENT beginning.

How incredibly sad. I learned this happened from someone I know who is an O and M teacher, but I have yet to try to put it into a story. This is sad eventuality that had to be faced. I can't wait to see how you work it out.

Mom