March 8 is the 13th anniversary of the day our 2-year-old granddaughter, Morgan, died. Every year I use this as an opportunity to remind people to attach furniture to the wall. Morgan died because she climbed a heavy dresser, and it fell over on top of her. Even if you don't have little ones in your home, it is a good idea. Earthquakes can topple book cases and entertainment centers. So instead of responding with condolences, please go to the hardware store and get the supplies, then use them.
The quotation on this page is from Anne Tyler's book, Back When We Were Grownups:
"People imagine that missing a loved one works kind of like missing cigarettes," he said. "The first day is really hard but the next day is less hard and so forth, easier and easier the longer you go on. But instead it's like missing water. Every day you notice the person's absence more.
