Kai Dickens
👤 SpeakerAppearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
Life was good in Atlanta, but everything tragically changed on September 24th, 2023, a day that Libby has relived many times.
And that was the last time I saw him alive. On the other side of Atlanta, Katie had a deep urge to nap at the same time Libby did.
And that was the last time I saw him alive. On the other side of Atlanta, Katie had a deep urge to nap at the same time Libby did.
And then Libby laid down on the grass next to him in a scene that is just unimaginable to any mother.
And then Libby laid down on the grass next to him in a scene that is just unimaginable to any mother.
When Katie finally checked her phone, she saw a missed call from Libby and a text message that delivered the news.
When Katie finally checked her phone, she saw a missed call from Libby and a text message that delivered the news.
After calling Libby, Katie ran upstairs to wake up Houston.
After calling Libby, Katie ran upstairs to wake up Houston.
Similar events were occurring elsewhere as well. For instance, John Paul's friend Zahari, who you haven't met this season, felt deeply lethargic.
Similar events were occurring elsewhere as well. For instance, John Paul's friend Zahari, who you haven't met this season, felt deeply lethargic.
The love of John Paul's life was Lily. He adored her. He wanted to marry her. And Lily felt the same way.
The love of John Paul's life was Lily. He adored her. He wanted to marry her. And Lily felt the same way.
Here's Lily in her digital voice.
Here's Lily in her digital voice.
And back at John Paul's house, a saving grace was the incredible community who supported the family, especially Libby.
And back at John Paul's house, a saving grace was the incredible community who supported the family, especially Libby.
A shiva is a Jewish tradition where family and friends gather to mourn and comfort and support one another in a house for seven days.
A shiva is a Jewish tradition where family and friends gather to mourn and comfort and support one another in a house for seven days.
No one did. And for seven days, Libby was surrounded by people bringing food, sleeping over, sharing memories. Great, great tradition. One of Libby's dear friends, who was there during this time, becomes key to all that unfolds next.