Flaming June's Love

Here we go... The holiday is officially starting. My brother has arrived from Syracuse with his family and they are at my Moms now. We had chinese food for dinner to just have something to do so as to not talk to much. Tears are so close to the surface for all of us that too much talk is sure to trigger something. For example during dinner my brother mentioned a christmas from our childhood, the tradition of opening only one gift from a family member on christmas eve. I looked at my mom and she was looking down. I know we are going through hard times without Dad but we have to keep moving. Dave.. The oldest brother dramatic, sensitive, 12 years recovery, very very opinionated. Rick.. wild at heart, the trouble child, the most dear friend my Dad had. short tempered, smart, analytical Dan.. Mother to t he tea, quiet, thoughtful, smart, sensitive, handsome, committed. Me.. The baby, dont know, you would know better. Rick lives in New Mexico and wont be in for the holiday, I mis...