Suddenly a magnificent blue heron flew overhead, flapping its angular wings, leading with its long neck, graceful and strong, the hue of heaven itself. Tears came to my eyes. I took the heron as a sign. It resonated within me. It felt like Allison’s soul, beautiful, strong, and proud, set free, taking flight. I love you, Al. I missed her so much. I loved her even more. But I had failed her, as a father. My daughter believed I had superpowers, but I didn’t. I’d thought I was a good dad, but I wasn’t. I hadn’t saved her life. I had let her down. It broke me in pieces, wiped me out, annihilated
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