Some days are better than others. For the rest of her life, Tara Beatty will ask why. Why did this happen to her son? Why does childhood cancer only get four percent of government funding? Why did he have to endure so much pain before he died?
There are undoubtedly days where she’s overwhelmed with gratitude. Thankful she could have eight wonderful years with Nathan. Thankful for all he could experience in his final year on Earth. Thankful for so many wonderful people who poured out their love after he was diagnosed.
May 4 isn’t one of those days, at least it shouldn’t be.