me: He’s gone.
mom: He’s gone, Sweetie.
But he’s right here.
mom: That’s his body. He’s in heaven with Jesus…and Grandpa.
So he’s in heaven and his body’s still here?
mom: yes.
Does he not need his body in heaven?
mom: no.
What’s he doing in heaven?
mom: Maybe running…or playing with Grandpa.
me: He can do stuff like that again because he doesn’t hurt anymore.
Oh…good.
mom: You are doing a really good job handling this.
Good enough for a hot rod?
me *whispering* Please say yes.
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