Oh, I don't feel guilty. Just cheated, so to speak. It's true, any time would have been too soon, but I knew her time was short, and I was prepared for that. But I wanted just one more opportunity to really spend some time with her. I was denied that when I came through Canberra at the start of the month, and this trip was to be it.
I am so, so sorry. It is a horrible cheat. How are your father and siblings?
So sorry, billytea! It's always sudden.
Thanks, Daniel. It was nice to be able to read...the rest of the story. I'm glad the poor guy was able to get home! What a bummer to end up so far from where you planned and under such conditions. Thank heavens for the Salvation Army and the people who wanted to help instead of punish.
Thank heavens for the Salvation Army and the people who wanted to help instead of punish.
That Salvation Army is the one I visited in my ill-conceived journey to Mankato after being discharged from the hospital last February. Only time my glucose ever dropped into the 50's. Oops.
I called the boy and told him that he should stay away from me tonight since I am still running a fever and am not fit for company. He was dissapointed, but he sent me the sweetest e-card.
Smart move, sj. And he passed the Test of Thoughtfulness, which is nice to know.
Erika, dayum. Just read your essay.
Want. More.
I just read it too. That was an amazing piece. I love the little bio of you at the end. It sounds like you; smart, thoughtful, sassy.