My Daughter Folded Something Into My Palm Before Her Surgery and Whispered, “Just in Case” — When I Read It in the Waiting Room, My Legs Gave Out

eat something while I’m in there.”

I rolled my eyes.

“I’ll think about it.”

“That’s not a promise.”

“Fine. I’ll eat.”

She nodded approvingly.

Then something changed in her expression.

A seriousness settled over her face that immediately made my stomach tighten.

“Can I give you something?”

“What kind of something?”

Without answering, she pulled a folded piece continue reading …