I Remember - Tiara Symone Reed

[Deborah Jovan Reed]

I remember running from Havelock High School to Cherry Point Naval Hospital.

I remember gasping for air as I asked the nurse where the NICU was - I got lost anyway.

I remember pacing the floor with my father as we waited for the chance to see you.

I remember thinking you looked like a newborn Capuchin monkey.

I remember holding you in my arms and becoming your slave for life.

I remember November 26, 1996 as the day my whole world changed.

[Deborah Jovan Reed]

niece.  i raised her until she was almost four and i had to go away to college.  lots of trauma, teary times... she'll be sweet sixteen this year... i have no idea what to do...

[Mike Handley]

Niece? Little sister?