I love this story, @mineopoly. I actually hadn't had a chance to read it until now. Congratulations on winning this week's creative nonfiction contest. Well deserved!

I always enjoy stories that cross time and generations. Isn't it amazing how acutely you remember that day? Sorry to hear about the mold allergy, though! At least you can be the "canary in the coal mine" for those in your life. If you have an allergic attack, they will know they need to find and clean out the mold.