Sat., Nov. 29th – Mario was up and about, probably on his second cup of coffee by the time I fully regained consciousness. I had probably the most disgusting, watered-down eggs I’ve ever had and watched some TV. I tried reading but I’d keep nodding off and ended up asleep again every time. Mario got…
Author: Yajaira
Black False-Alarm Friday
I’d set the alarm for 2:45 for our Black Friday shopping and I took Alaethia’s temperature and gave her Tylenol. Mario looked over to me with eyes that were wide awake and said, “I haven’t been able to sleep all night. Maybe I should just go with you?” I was thrilled at the idea, but…
Thanksgiving ’08
I’d been waiting for this day since last Thanksgiving and couldn’t wait to eat some of Yadira’s green bean casserole, Mary’s turkey, stuffing and broccoli rice, and pumpkin pie with whipped cream! I prayed and hoped that Alaethia could keep her food down and that I (or Mario or anyone else for that matter) didn’t…