This sucks.

Whenever something has to be done around the house, it takes every ounce of energy we have to do it. Kurt has been rebuilding the Jeep. I watched him through the window, knowing what was on his mind. From inside I was acutely aware that there was no laughter coming from the garage. Arthur was always jumping in to help. He wanted to learn, and teaching him was such a joy. He was like a sponge.
We woke up this morning to a leak in the roof. Artie would be the first one up on the roof looking for the problem. This just sucks. There are no other words that can describe what is missing in our lives. Time does not ease anything, it makes it worse.
What I would not give for a hug from that boy right now.