– 7 – Iridology – More Negotiations Willy, Mary’s father, enters looking burdened and disgruntled; the opposite of my memories of him. I haven’t seen or talked with him since we erected the swing set for Jeff’s second birthday 20 years ago. He ignores me. “Any change?” he whispers to Mary. Mary shakes her head…
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We Want To Live – Chapter 6 – A Glimpse of Eternity
– 6 – A Glimpse of Eternity I ponder as I sit waiting in Radiology about accumulated radiation emissions from X-rays being absorbed by everything. The lights, walls, floor, furniture and abstract paintings on the walls seem to glow. I feel a hyper-irritating sensation, as if my nerves and bones want to wear an ultraviolet…
We Want To Live – Chapter 5 – Past negotiations with doctors
– 5 – Past negotiations with doctors Finally, Mary and I are alone with Jeff. We ease into light conversation for a while. I mention that I am a nutritional counselor. I say a little about my nutritional point of view. I ask her if she would like to care for Jeff at home. She…
We Want To Live – Chapter 4 – Family Drama
– 4 – Family Drama Saturday afternoon, September 27th I see Mom and Dad smiling, standing just beyond the crowd as I follow the procession through the terminal gate. Ever since Mom and Dad stopped worrying and began trusting me to make the right decisions for myself, I have been relaxed and happy to see…
We Want To Live – Chapter 3 – Aajonus’s Medical History
– 3 – Aajonus’s Medical History I’m in a tornado like Dorothy in “The Wizard Of Oz.” Four doctors, who are circling around me, direct me to go with them. I sense I’ll meet death. Their voices sound like the ringing of only one giant gong. The deep-echoing sound emanates from all four of their…
We Want To Live – Chapter 2 – Aajonus & Jeff before
– 2 – Aajonus & Jeff before I feel as if my muscles, like my thoughts, are stirred up. I can’t sleep. I thank whoever invented flannel sheets. The softness feels comforting. The digital clock reads 1:02 a.m. I rise and go to the kitchen. I pass by my packed luggage at the door. A…
We Want To Live – Chapter 1 – Aajonus in L.A.
– 1 – Aajonus in L.A. Friday, September 26th “Hi, Mom,” I say groggily. “Are you okay? We usually talk on Sundays.” I peer through the curtains above my bed. It’s a clear early morning in Beverly Hills, California. I wonder what in the world – or in Cincinnati – happened to get Mom to…