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Friday, February 5, 2010

I will always be with you

He was weepy last night, probably over-tired from his busy elementary-school day.

"I don't want you to die," he said, tears trembling in his eyes. "I'm so afraid to lose you. I want you to live forever."

I pointed out that it wouldn't be much fun for me to live forever, if he wasn't going to be there too. I would, however, try to live a good long life. Can't promise any better than that.

He wasn't reassured. "Don't leave me."

In a burst of inspiration, Star Wars came to my aid. Again.

"Of course I'll never leave you," I said confidently. "Remember, Obi-Wan never really left Luke. He was always there, watching over him, even after he died. Right?"

A little nod, a spark of hope. Bedtime business resumed its calm routine.

And I will always be with him.