I was excited to see the reopening of The Lion King because it is one of Broadway's finest and multi-awarded shows. I was sad too - because Nikki would have been so happy to watch it with me! We never got to watch it because the ticket was prohibitive, like Hamilton and Wicked.

These days, my heart cradles the twin emotions of grief and glee in remembrance of Nikki.

He spoke gently during his sermon, so beautifully, that I listened to him, instead of playing on the pew. What I clearly recalled was the confusion I had in my mind when he said which was something to this effect: So I am telling you to try to catch our heart. Learn to be able to catch your heart. 

That message stuck in my mind all throughout my growing years. What does he mean by catching my heart? It is inside my chest. Why will I catch it?