My Sister Called to Say Mom Had Died—While Mom Was Standing Right Beside Me

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I let the silence stretch.

“But there’s a problem with your story, Dominique. The problem is that the dead usually don’t drink tea. They don’t practice tai chi at sunrise. And most importantly, they don’t usually stand outside the church doors waiting to walk into their own funeral.”

Dominique’s hand jerked, dropping her handkerchief. “What are you continue reading …