Words You Hoped You Would Never Say

“Why our son?” are the only words you can muster. The funeral is over and the words of comfort have been politely said. Now it is just you, your memories, and your question, “Why me?”

“The tests were positive. The tumor is malignant.” Just when you thought the biggest struggle was over. More surgery.

“They took the other bid.” That sale was your last hope. To be outbid could mean you’ll have to shut down the shop. That client would have been just enough to keep the business ness afloat for another quarter. But now?