Keep Moving and Fight On

Head up, eyes forward

Open eyes. Pull on jeans. Grab phone. DO NOT LOOK AT PHONE. Step, step, step, step. Pull door handle. Step, step, step. I feel the floor beneath me. Breathe. I’m still here. These walls are standing. Our world is still here. Push open door. 

“Hey, sweet boy!” Flip on the light. Look him in the eyes. Smile. Pick up baby. Smile again. Be here. 

My son cuddl…