Marcus will carry the weight of what happened for the rest of his life. But he won’t carry it alone. We carry it with him. As a family. As proof that even the worst tragedy can lead to redemption if we have the courage to forgive.
That’s why I was hugging him in that courtroom. That’s why I hug him every day. Because he’s not just the boy who killed my daughter anymore. He’s the boy who taught me what Linda’s love really meant. He’s my son. And I’m proud of the man he’s becoming.
