“I am totally impressed that you became a doctor,” she told her former biology classmate, Georgia, “especially after having me as a lab partner! Quite an accomplishment!” she laughed.
“Actually, you inspired me,” Georgia replied.
“I did?” she asked incredulously. “How in the world did I manage that? When it came to anything science-related, I was a pitiful student.”
The telephone began ringing just as she closed the door to her hotel room and started down the hallway toward the elevator. She never even considered not turning…
“And you got married just like that?” Amy said incredulously. “Just like that!” she laughed. “It was an amazing day. We only had about twenty-five guests and got…
The florist delivered the flowers late Saturday afternoon. A beautiful bouquet of her favorites — delicate pink roses. The card said simply, “You will be picked up at noon on Sunday. Be ready. Love, D.”
She knew what she had to do — and that she needed to do it now. Procrastinating would only make the task ahead more difficult — for both…
“I just don’t understand why the doctor can’t prescribe something to help you.” Her friend was clearly irritated. “How long did he say it would take for this…
“Are you coming, Grandma?” she called up the stairs lightly.
“Yes, dear,” was the response. “I’ll be down in just a few moments. I’m moving a little slower than normal this morning,” the old woman giggled. “I’m not complaining, though. You just sit tight and be there in a flash.”
“All right, Gran,” her granddaughter laughed. “I know it’s all my fault . . . I kept you up too late.”
“Breathe . . . breathe,” her friend urged, as she knelt alongside her chair, rubbing and patting her back. “Come on . . . deep breaths. You can…
The ringing telephone startled her awake. She sat straight up on the couch, disoriented. The telephone was on the coffee table directly in front of her with a…