Summer 2004
July 27 2004
Dear diary, so the counselor said I should do this. My mama died last week. I don't know what else I'm supposed to write here, I guess I'm sad cuz she's gone but Daddy has been weird since she left , grandma was saying she's glad he could be so strong and take care of me. And I don't think he's actually cried since she died which is weird to me. Anyway her funeral is tomorrow so I'm gonna go bed goodnight diary.
July 2th 2004
Dear diary, we buried my mama today… I just want her back cuz I need her.
August 31st 2004. Dad's been getting really mad at me. I think he's mad mamas gone but I don't know why that's my fault. Im not allowed to see my counselor anymore but he tells everyone Im still going. Grandma said he's probably still grieving.
September 5th 2004
Dear diary I start 5th grade and I'm really excited. I can't wait to see Leah again!! She wasn't allowed over much in the summer cuz of what happened but Im always in Leah's class .