Target
October 11th, 2023 Dear Della Jane, I wish I could show you off. You deserve all the attention. One thing that hurts me the most right now, is knowing that when I walk into Target, people don’t see me as your mom. They just see a 20 year old girl. I hate it. I’m not sure why, but I just want people to know that I am your mother. I want people to know you were here. I want them to know that my heart is forever changed. God made me giggle last night. He gave me just what I wanted! After attending a grief support group, dad had me stop at Target for some printer paper. I made it all the way to the office supplies section before I looked down at my shirt. I looked down and started laughing. In big purple letters, my name tag read “Mary, Della’s Mom”. I had forgotten to take my name tag off after the support group. I felt you smiling down on me. God knew I needed that moment of joy. Daddy and I aren’t able to make memories with you the way we planned. We anticipated you helping us create o