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Lest I Forget (1)
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“I know, laugh it up, you two,” she muttered as Charlie realized what she was doing and started to chuckle quietly. “Make fun of the diabetic. She doesn’t even care,” she muttered good-naturedly.
“I was just giving you shit, Kal,” Charlie said, but he was still laughing. Kallie just shook her head and held the energy bar out to me.
“Here, Ma, try some. They’re actually really good. And they’re pretty healthy, so don’t freak out, okay? This one’s mango.” I rolled my eyes, smiled and took a piece while she turned back to Charlie. “You wanna try some?”
“Actually, yeah. Some of the guys wanted to go to lunch, but they weren’t going to be heading out until after I left anyway,” he said.
Kallie nodded and dug around in her briefcase for a minute before pulling out a new one. “With the way you eat, here, just take the whole thing.” Charlie looked like he wanted to say something, but instead he just shrugged and took what was offered.
And that was how all three of us came to be eating mango-flavored energy bars in the waiting room of the hospital when Al’s doctor finally came back in.
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He led us to her room, where I rushed to her side immediately. The kids hung back a little bit, but they sat close to the foot of the bed while I was right beside it, holding Alice’s hand. Her eyes were closed and she looked incredibly frail. I could feel tears starting to run down my face before he even spoke. I somehow knew the news wasn’t good.
“She’s had a pretty substantial stroke,” the doctor began gently. When none of us responded, he sighed and decided to continue anyway. “There was quite a bit of trauma to her brain,” he said softly, and I was grateful that he seemed to care what he was saying. Throughout the course of my life I’d come across my fair share of seemingly uncaring doctors, and I was glad Al’s wasn’t that way.
“We’ve put her into a medically induced coma for the time being, but it’s just for now until we can monitor her brain function and see just how much damage was done,” he continued. I just nodded, holding Alice’s hand as if my life depended on it. Maybe it did, who knows. “I do have to say, though, that with the looks of things…we might have to consider the possibility that if she does come out of this, she might have to be admitted to a facility. It’s not a guarantee, but generally with a stroke of this magnitude, there’s very little chance she can get by without constant care. I’m so sorry, I truly am. She’s a wonderful author,” he finished quietly. “I’ll have the neurologist come in to discuss things with you in the morning when we get some results on her brain function and the areas that the stroke affected, all right?”
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I started not to read this…glad I changed my mine. Beautiful post! PPS!
That was sad ,yet knowing the rich full life they had together. thanks
Well MT just when I thought ‘You’ couldn’t get any better you come along with a whole other story that’s equally beautiful and moving. A bittersweet story but at the same time happy for all the years they shared. Well Done! :D
wow…i partly read this because i loved your summary (it made me laugh for some reason)…but anyway, this was just really beautiful. just…poignant somehow, in a way i can’t fully describe…but thank you for the fantastic writing, i’ll be reading more of this one for sure, eh?
Tough stuff. It was hard to read, it made me sad and all. But I liked it, since you always managed to write Danish in a perfect way. Thanx.
Wow. Wow. Wow. Man, MT, you are an amazing writer. I normally don’t read stories where one of my girls passes away, but, I trust in your love of Danish. What a beautiful story. How lucky for them to have been able to spend so many years with their soulmate. I love the details, too — like the fact that Alice spoils the grandkids. That seems so like her. I can’t wait to read more about their many years together. Please continue with the story!
MT, you have done it!!! I am speechless because it is so well written. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for writing this story. I do like the way you had D narrating the events. Her personality seemed stronger as she got older but remained goofy and dorky. What a way to go for Alice, beautiful day in the park with her wife, her soulmate. The detail in this chapter is incredibly rich and intriguing. As heavy as this post is, I appreciate your squeezing in some humor. I can totally see A whining about a hot dog, spoiling her grand children and laughing at D talking to Kit who was in heaven. It appeared that they’d raised 2 loving & caring children. I was glad to see the gang minus Bette and Kit were still around. Please bring A out of the coma, at least she would hear D, the gang and the children say their goodbyes. “… It broke my heart to know that I’d never hear her voice again… had no idea how I could possibly say goodbye to her…” My heart went out to D with my eyes filled with tears. You got to me, MT. Super job!!!
OMG that was so sad but so beautifully written. Bette and Kit gone Al on the way out but at least the rest of the family is stillvery close and connected by marriage and love for one another. Are Shane and Jenny a couple or still just very good friends and roommates I couldn’t really tell? I’ll be with this one till the end pps.
You know, after having read valediction I’ve thought twice before venturing to read this, MT! (you really torn me apart with that one!). But this is definitely different, kinda bittersweet, well more sweet than bitter, and I’m glad I read it! After all, who wouldn’t sign right away for a danish-like 40 years loving lifetime and pass away at 71? (that means… 71-40… damn!, have to harry up!)Thanks for this new story MT! I cant get enough of your writting! (Oh! ummm…. this is not related but I gotta say it: I’m also a huuuuge fan of “explosions” MT and I recently exploooded with joy ’cause their coming for a gig to my city next month! just like “danish” they’re one of my various but little obsessions! :)
This is very good MT, very impressive, well written and all that. “Lest I Forget” should definitely be continued. PPS :D
I had a stroke in 2003 but got my speech back and have learned to walk albeit with a brace and cane, but nonetheless. I was riding my horse the day before and felt fine, One never knows
hey i feel so stupid sitting here with my eyes watering every couple of paragraphs glad im alone though.. wow amazing i cant wait for the nxt one :)
I love this, You have really outdone yourself! 40 years together, that is great! Can’t wait for Dana to tell all the stories. I love how there son married Angie…LOVE IT!
hey muted – that is very well written. and so freakin sad. i am excited for the happy memories to come – but i am sure there is more sadness as well. but very well done.
The fact that you are the writer of this story made me read it even though I knew I would end up all teary eyed. It was so sad, but also very well written. I loved all the little details. I can’t wait for the next chapter of Dana reminiscing.
wow, this is so sad buts its a great story, and really really well written! i got tears in my eyes reading it with all the happy years they’ve spent together. i totally agree, for 40 years with that kind of love itd be worth it even if it meant checking out at 71! great post, PPS
This is so sad. Your writing skills never fail to amaze me, you’re able to portray ever character perfectly and write their thoughts and feelings like they were a real person. Although this story is so sad, it is brilliant and I cant wait to read more. Oh and I love that Charlie and Angie got together, they are all a real family now.