— with Robert Marlow

Something I remember my daddy telling me years before he passed, is that when he did, he’d come visit us as a blue jay. He said he loved them because their colors match his eyes. Since his passing, whenever I’m sad there’s almost always a blue jay outside without eyeshot and I like to believe it’s him checking in on me and comforting me. Even if it’s not, I do find comfort in seeing them now.. Today marks 3 years since I lost my best friend and I’m just hoping I see a blue jay today.