Sad news

We just found out that the boy across the street passed away yesterday. He wasn't even two--his parents are inconsolable, by all accounts from their next door neighbor. He had some sort of blood disorder, as he was in and out of hospitals during his short life. We just saw him running up and down the driveway a couple of weeks ago, with not a care in the world.

The viewing is tomorrow night - K suggested that I make some adobo, a Filipino soul food dish to help with the throngs that will be paying their respects. The house smells like garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce. It's a smell I usually associate with good times, but today it's just a bummer. When I see the family the waterworks will most certainly begin.

I can't imagine what they're going through right now...