Marie 3 x 365


Red haired, chubby baby body; laughing Marie was adopted by the family across the street. Not yet a year old she caught the flu. Back then, doctors prescribed aspirin to infants. Marie’s mom called my dad from the hospital and said, "Marie’s not coming home. Please take the crib away."
Patricks and Lodges in Kiddie Pool

Note: Marie is the baby with her hands in the air.

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Indigo Bunting said…
Well, I was just about to write "heartbreaking." It is.
9/19/06, 12:17 AM
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