The Grandfather Who Carried Me Through Every Fire Life Ever Set

everyone at school was excited about dresses, dates, and plans. The hallways buzzed with it for weeks.

I had already made my decision.

One evening at dinner I looked across the table at him and said, “I want you to be my date to prom.”

He laughed at first. Then he realized I was completely serious, and his expression softened. He looked down at his wheelchair.continue reading …