How did your mother die?” asked Delk.“Car accident, ” Katie replied, gazing out over the water. “She’d been to mass. A tire blew on the way home, and she was gone. I was nineteen, Pather’s age, when it happened. My brother was only eleven.” She paused. “I do know what you’re going through.” Katie looked at her.“ Pather told you?” Katie nodded. Delk was glad Pather had told his sister; she was relieved not to have to tell the story again. “Does it ever . you know . . get any better?” Katie shrugged her narrow shoulders and smiled. “In some ways it does, but it’s a bit like running a long race with a rock in your shoe. You get used to it, but it always hurts a little. Suzanne Supplee
About This Quote

This quote shares how you can get used to the pain of living. The pain of life is always there but it can be something that you can get used to. This quote also talks about how you are not only yourself but also the people who are close to you are also part of your life.

Source: When Irish Guys Are Smiling

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