....very sad: one of my DS's long-time friends (since 1st grade) was not present at the ceremony. I had JUST seem him earlier today, since he, and the H.S. Jazz Band performed at our school yesterday afternoon. When his name was called to received a music award, the band director informed the speaker of the [obvious abcense], who relayed to the audience that his mom had lost her battle to C****** that afternoon....very heartbreaking...


. He's an only child - I wish that she had held out long enough to see her only child received his H. S. diploma....