The more that I process thoughts in my head, the more clear I am on the only thing that really matters.

To be more concise...all day long, thoughts of life and death, wills and bills, insurance and responsibilities, spin in the blender in my head. But at the end of the thought factory, a little ticket is spit out by the machine, and the words on the paper read, "Love them with everything you got."

And so Cooperman and Mr. Knox, that is what I am trying to do. If only there was a way to love you even more, because I would do it in a heartbeat. My life may be cut short, but yours will be one where you can do a great many things. Focus your attention on what matters...what is truly important. Channel your energy, pay attention, really listen, work as hard as you can, and things will fall into place for you. You both have everything going for you...a wonderful Mom, great grandparents, and hey-how many kids can say they grew up at a restaurant.

Truth is, I have every confidence that you will make Dad proud. I can see you now running late for high school homeroom, singing at a 5th grade concert, throwing snowballs with friends, crying because a girl broke your heart, making a hand turkey in 1st grade, and celebrating little league victory with ice cream stains on your jersey. All of these things bring tears to my eyes, and I would give anything to be there for all of these and more.

My body is broken, but my love for you is immortal.

...Just know that there is nothing that I wouldn't do for you Mr. Knox. And there is also nothing that I wouldn't do for the Cooperman.

I love you.

Smile, today could be your last.