Mundelein High School - Voices Magazine - 2020

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V o i c e s 2 0 2 0 | 38Final GoodbyeAmanda Langford2 hours before:I am terrified of the moment; the moment he would take his last breath.It could happen at any time now--I am not ready.I’m not ready to say goodbye to my best friend.As I hold his hand, I think to myself, “be strong Amanda”.Streams of tears rush down my face like a waterfall.My heart is a sinking boat, it falls deeper and deeper as each tear falls down my face.The smell of departure goes into my body, and infects my soul.The entire building is so silent, you can hear a pin drop.No one ever told you that hospice is more disheartening than a hospital.I can feel the eerie presence of all of the souls who have passed in this room.I put my head down in despair, to hide my crying face,My hand squeezes like it’s an empty can.Papa is telling me to keep my head up--that everything will be okay.Even if it will be okay, I won’t be.The years with him flied by,I’m not ready to let go.1 hour before:You watch each breath he takes; fearing that each is his last.Mom is leading prayer like a pastor would; loud and with a purpose.The memories start to flood your mind like a hurricane, and you can’t hold back fromtearing up.As you hear the cries from the other rooms, your anxiety starts to rush faster…And faster…And faster.It’s hard for you to hold back the storm of tears, as you forecast his last breath.You take a glance of the room, realizing that this is the last place that Papa will see,And the last time Papa will see you.You hold on to your cross with your left hand-- trusting God’s path for Papa.You hold on to Papa’s hand with your right hand-- making sure he knows you are there,And always will be.
V o i c e s 2 0 2 0 | 398:27 P.M:I suddenly receive the strength to open my eyes.Everything is blurry at first, like fogged glass.I see dark shapes, trying to make out who, or what they are.But then I see them; Jeff, Sue, and Annie.Jeff keeps telling me that I will be okay,That I will be with Jason and my mom soon; I will finally see them again.Susie sits next to me as tears rush down her face, like each tear is racing each other.She holds my hand, and promises me that everyone will take care of the love of my life;My beautiful Dorothy.As the girls switch places, my granddaughter’s tears flow like a river.I want to express how much I love her, but I physically can’t.She starts to sob, and grabs my cold hand.I want to disclose so much, but I can’t.I’m trying so hard to keep my eyes open, for as long as I can.My eyelids start to get heavier and heavier, and feel like bricks.They slowly start to shut as my breathing becomes weaker and weaker.Annie’s cries start to become louder as she tries to get her last words out.I’m trying so hard to fight, to keep breathing.I slowly start to shut down,Taking shallow breaths,Until…They…Stop...
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