A Doll Next to My Brother's Hospital Bed
Recently my brother was admitted into the hospital, for just a sort of routine procedure. While he was in there for a few days, I stayed with him all day and my parents slept there. Beside him lay a little girl, almost doll-like, in a sea of sheets ... I couldn't place it but something looked so hopeful about her. She, too, was a bit of a regular (I later found out) so being at the hospital was probably nothing new to her. She talked like any child, upbeat and giggly, but she just seemed so old for her age. When I saw her, she looked a bit lonely; her mom had stepped out somewhere and we were in the process of moving into the room. Naturally, I smiled and said, "Hi" out of pure social habit. At first, I think she was confused but then she warmly smiled back. ... Read Full Story >>
- Posted by supersaladgirl
- Jun 2, 2007
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