Why We Shaved Our Heads on Our Wedding Day for His Grandmother

couple from the wedding invitations had disappeared.

In our place stood two people with bare heads, simple bands of gold, and nothing left to hide.

I took the microphone from the stand, listening to the soft hum of the sound system in the quiet room.

I looked directly at Maribel, who was watching us with wide, tear-filled eyes.

I began by saying that most continue reading …