Monica Garcia-Lopez « Eye on the horizon

Monica Garcia-Lopez

11:54 am, February 22, 08 by jonesdaily

This is pretty much how my phone call with my dad went last night.

“So,” I said. “I think I wrote the most depressing story ever today.”

“Really,” he answered. “You have to write about a dead baby or something?”

“Yeah,” I said. “A 6-month-old little girl. She suffocated.”

“Oh.”

I don’t know much about her short life other than it ended badly. Her father is now on the lam under suspicion of first-degree manslaughter.

on 3:32 pm, February 22, 08 at 3:32 pm1 Denise

I read the story before reading your blog. A sad story indeed and it must have been hard to write. Your story has a powerful beginning and ending. I can’t help but think of the little 6 month old girl now whenever I see a red pillow.
on 11:59 pm, February 22, 08 at 11:59 pm2 Nick Eaton

Jesus.

Great storytelling, though, Jacob. While depressing, it was a captivating read.

Thanks for talking tonight.
on 2:02 pm, February 23, 08 at 2:02 pm3 Annette

The word depressing seems insufficiant.

Very nicely written, Jacob.
on 10:10 pm, February 23, 08 at 10:10 pm4 jonesdaily

Tragic may have been more appropriate, but thanks.

The sad stories almost right themselves. Though it goes without saying that no one should have to write a story like this.