Mike and I shared a child together. We had a roller coaster of a relationship as people do,  coparenting. I got to spend a weekend with him at the end of his life at the place that brought us together many moons ago. He was hopeful for the future and new beginnings. I got to see him laugh and smile and take in the beautiful scenery. A lifetime of amends were made. Even though we've not been together in 27 years, he's still my family. He gave me the greatest gift in the world, our son Christian. I will miss you, Mike. The world's just different now without you in it.