Fifteen years ago, my wife, Lisa, kissed our baby boy, Noah, on the forehead, said she was going out for diapers,

and never returned. At first, I assumed a delay or car trouble, but hours turned into days, and days into weeks.

Police searched, but there were no leads—her phone was silent, her accounts untouched. It was as if she had

disappeared completely. Authorities eventually suggested she was likely gone for good, but their words only deepened my pain.

Life, however, demanded I keep moving. Noah needed me, so I became both father and mother. I worked long hours and returned

home to long nights, often overwhelmed but determined. His laughter and curiosity gave me strength

when mine faltered. Though grief weighed heavy, he became my reason to carry on.

Over the years, my desperate search shifted into quiet acceptance. Instead of dwelling on loss, I focused

on raising a boy who grew into a kind, intelligent, and resilient young man. Now fifteen, Noah carries Lisa’s smile and a spirit that keeps her memory alive.

Though I’ll never stop wondering what happened, I’ve found peace in knowing love and hope can rebuild even a shattered life.