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inside. A photo of Liam and Sophie at their school’s fall festival.

Matching flannels, face paint. Liam was missing his two front teeth. Sophie was grinning so wide her eyes were almost shut.

On the back of the photo, I wrote, “They ask about you sometimes. I tell them you live far away.” I sealed the envelope, mailed it, expected the usual red stamp.continue reading …