Reply #33: To Mari's husband

[pop goes the weasel]

We know --

That you are a good, productive worker who is being left behind by this so-called "recovery."

That you are a loving father who's son is in a place no one's child should ever be, and that there is nothing you can do to rescue him.

That you are living in a community that is openly hostile to you, to your wife, to the danger your son is in and the concern you hold for him.

We also know --

That you are deeply loved by your wife.

That your son sees in you--the you right now, fighting against the darkness--the model of real manhood

That any of us would be proud to call you neighbor.

May you find peace of mind, peace of soul. May you be blessed.