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either. Now, in the midst <strong>of</strong> the end, he lays unconscious except for invaluable seconds<br />
<strong>of</strong> clarity when he reassures us that he is going on his terms; then fades back into a restless<br />
sleep.<br />
I stare at my 20 year-old baby and remind myself that he is better <strong>of</strong>f without<br />
his feeding tube. Pain meds and love are the treatment <strong>of</strong> choice from here out. He’s<br />
going home. Ignoring the now second nature flow <strong>of</strong> tears down my cheek, I tell him<br />
how proud I am <strong>of</strong> him and how much we all love him and how he’ll always be with<br />
me. “Life is hope, Mom…life is hope.”<br />
For Deej<br />
12<br />
SCOPE <strong>2006</strong><br />
Self Portrait<br />
April Hlad 24”x 30” Oil on<br />
canvas<br />
Community 2nd place, art<br />
SCOPE <strong>2006</strong> 13
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