Day 16: Farewell to Innocence

Dear Diary,

Today, the world around me turned even darker, as we said a heartbreaking farewell to David, my beloved younger brother. His injuries, sustained during the fire that claimed our home, proved too severe for him to overcome.

David's resilience and spirit, which had been a source of inspiration to us all, were extinguished today. It is a loss that cuts deep, a wound that may never truly heal. His innocent laughter, his boundless curiosity, and his unwavering optimism are now memories that will forever be etched in my heart.

In the days since the fire, we did everything we could to care for him. We sought medical help, but the injuries were too extensive. David's condition deteriorated, and he grew weaker with each passing day.

He fought with a bravery that belied his tender age, but in the end, his little body could no longer bear the pain. Today, as I held his frail hand, he slipped away from us, leaving a void that can never be filled.

The weight of grief is suffocating, Diary. My parents are gone, and now, David too. It feels as if the world has crumbled around me, and I am left alone in the darkness.

Tomorrow is a new day, but it dawns on a world that has lost its innocence. The road ahead is shrouded in sorrow, and the future feels bleak. I must find a way to carry on, to honor the memories of those I have lost, and to keep their spirits alive in my heart.

Until tomorrow, if there is a tomorrow,

Michael Turner