Smiling Through My Tears

<p>There were times when smiles were evasive and tears profuse but there were also many minutes days and months when the smiles and the tears became one and the same.</p><p><i>Smiling through My Tears</i> is a poignant story that chronologically unfolds the meaningful life and untimely death of my son-who could have easily been anyone's child or neighbor. </p><p><i>Smiling through My Tears</i> is an unveiling of an everyday American dealing with a not-so-everyday childhood disease. It touches everyone's heart and soul. It offers strength to those living through similar circumstances as well as understanding and peace to those who are the survivors. </p>