The Week Before I Leave

On loving a daughter and a calling at the same time — and trying not to choose

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Step into the fire:

It starts about a week out. A low hum under everything. I start holding her a little tighter at night. Wanting one more hug, one more kiss, one more sound of her little voice before I go…