When the ambulance arrived they rushed him straight to the operating room.
We paced outside the coffee lounge waiting area.
It seemed like hours but only minutes had passed.
No one dared speak for fear of causing a deluge of emotions in the nervous mother.
Her woeful cries, when she first heard of her sons accident, rang in Isadora’s ears. She wasn’t sure she could bring comfort to her mother if anything happened to her brother, Vincent.
Hours passed.
It didn’t seem possible, they hadn’t heard anything.
Finally, Dr. Ramundi, approached. “I’m sorry. We did all we could.”
Anguished cries.
2018©Isadora DeLaVega
Genre: Flash Story
Word Count: 100
Photo Prompt:Yvette Prior
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*****Although this story is fiction, it’s been influenced by the recent death of my grandson, Vincent.
Vincent Alfonso Carrozza, 23, passed away on Monday, Sep 17, 2018
at Greenville Memorial Hospital in South Carolina.
My granddaughter, Isadora, was named after me.
My grandson Vincent’s middle name was my husbands first name, Alfonso.
Inside the Mind of Isadora 
October 3, 2018 at 7:57 am
Sorry for your loss
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October 3, 2018 at 6:46 pm
I appreciate this comment very much. Thank you. Isadora 😎🙏🏻
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October 2, 2018 at 2:32 pm
Again, I am so sorry for your loss. I’m glad you write, though. I think in some small ways it helps.
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October 3, 2018 at 6:49 pm
Yes, Dawn, writing does seem to help a lot more than talking about it. I appreciate your kind and caring words.
Thank you … Isadora 😎
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October 1, 2018 at 2:56 pm
Sending love to you and your family Issy at this very sad time. ❤
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October 3, 2018 at 7:06 pm
Thank you … 🙏🏻
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October 1, 2018 at 10:55 am
Dear Isadora, I was shocked and saddened to read your post. My thoughts are with you, Jilly.
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October 3, 2018 at 7:07 pm
I appreciate your kind words and cpmappsion, Jilly. Thank you so very much. 🙏🏻Isadora 😎
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September 30, 2018 at 9:54 pm
My thoughts have been with you in this tragedy.. No words can ever fill the void you must all be feeling, but you have my heartfelt sympathies.. ❤ Love Sue
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October 3, 2018 at 7:18 pm
I appreciate your kind compassionate words, Sue. It does help me when I express my feelings in my writing. I’m hopeful that time will greatly heal all of this and put it in its proper place.
Heartfelt gratitude … 🙏🏻 Isadora 😎
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October 3, 2018 at 8:57 pm
Yes as you say Isadora time is a great healer, and writing helps heal as it helps us express what we hold within… Love and continued heartfelt thoughts your way ❤
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September 30, 2018 at 6:15 pm
Querida Isadora,
No ha palabras. Buen escrito como siempre. I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your heart with us.
Shalom y abrazos,
Rochelle
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October 3, 2018 at 7:20 pm
Querida Rochelle,
Es bueno para mi escribir lo que siento en mi corazón. Aprecio sus palabras mucho, mi amiga.
Abrazos y carino,
Isadora 😎
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September 30, 2018 at 5:23 pm
Such a sad tale and I totally understand your need to write about it. I find that blogging helps because we receive love from all around the world. As I am sending to you, now. xoxo
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October 3, 2018 at 7:23 pm
Dear Dale,
You kind xoxo has been received and brought into the healing room of my heart. Thank you for your comapssionate words. Yes, writing helps to ease some of the discomfort. Knowing that others can undertsand your sorrow is comforting. Gracias, mi amiga … Isadora 😎
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October 3, 2018 at 7:33 pm
💖💔💖💗
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September 30, 2018 at 5:13 pm
This sounds like a terrible situation… and that waiting… to me the coffee would be the most bitter there is.
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October 3, 2018 at 7:24 pm
Oh yes, Bjorn. The bitter taste of tragedy in every cup. Your comment is powerful and comforting all at once. Thank you …
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September 30, 2018 at 4:51 pm
Excellent story, Issy and I am so very sorry about your precious grandson. My heart and prayers are with you and your family!
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October 3, 2018 at 7:26 pm
Your kind words are comforting, PJ. Thank you for being compassionate about this most difficult circumstance. Issy 😎
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October 3, 2018 at 7:28 pm
Absolutely, Issy and if you need anything, please let me know.
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October 3, 2018 at 8:30 pm
😍
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September 30, 2018 at 12:02 pm
He looks just like Al.
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October 3, 2018 at 7:29 pm
Ahhh … he does look a great deal like his father too; perhaps, both. Thank you … 🙏🏻
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September 30, 2018 at 10:36 am
I am so sorry for your loss. To be taken at such a young age is heartbreaking. (((hugs)))
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October 3, 2018 at 7:32 pm
Amen to that … so man years lost. Thank you for your kind words.
Isadora 😎
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September 30, 2018 at 7:27 am
I understand your pain and your need to write about it
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October 3, 2018 at 7:39 pm
Yes, Neil, wiritng does seem to expel some of the sorrow. Thank you for understanding.
Isadora 😎
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September 30, 2018 at 5:30 am
(((hugs)))
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October 3, 2018 at 7:39 pm
🙏🏻
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September 30, 2018 at 4:32 am
It’s especially tragic to hear those words in regard to a young family member who passes suddenly…we just simply aren’t prepared. I’m so very sorry, Izzy. I hope some peace can be had through memories of his life. Love, Gayle xo
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October 3, 2018 at 7:43 pm
It certainly is the unexpected that gets us when we hear those words. Writing does help to ease some of the sorrow. It feels better than talking about it. I believe that writing was the road I needed to travel. In writing I found your friendship and am grateful we have been able to be for so very, very long. Thank you for that, Gayle, and your compassionate words. 🙏🏻
Hugs, Isadora 😎
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October 4, 2018 at 3:23 am
I think in writing we are able to sit with our feelings and then to put those feelings and emotions down on paper or computer is such a private place to be to work out our pain and confusion on so many levels. As you know, it can be so therapeutic to help us move through our challenges. Yes, it’s been a wonderful thing to have met each other so long ago…randomly meeting in a writing group online and then continuing on to the present. I cherish our friendship too and your kind words for me, Izzy. Blessings and love being sent your way…and a warm embrace to hold your tender heart.
Hugs,
Gayle xo ❤
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September 30, 2018 at 4:21 am
Yes those words are cruel and deadly.
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October 3, 2018 at 7:44 pm
Yes, they are painful along with the permanence of them too. Thank you for commenting.
Isadora 😎
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September 30, 2018 at 3:11 am
I was thinking of your grandson as I read this. Tears.
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September 30, 2018 at 3:36 am
Ahhh … I’m sorry. It’s in my mind at the moment. We still don’t know the cause of death. The autopsy takes time. But, he did die in the hospital. Tragic for sure. Thank you for popping in. Hugs and Love 😍
Izzy 😎
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September 30, 2018 at 2:04 pm
Of course it’s on your mind. And it will be for a long time. After my parents died thoughts of them filled every minute. They still pop in daily, but not as much. Hugs to you!
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October 3, 2018 at 7:28 pm
Time can be a powerful healer. Writing does seem to ease what the heart intensely feels. Thank you, dear Alicia, Thank you.
Isadora 😎
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September 30, 2018 at 2:23 am
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve always dreaded that sentence.
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September 30, 2018 at 3:38 am
I’m afraid I have to agree. It’s appropriate yet doesn’t seem to say what is in my heart. Still … I THANK YOU for expressing your kind condolences. I appreciate your taking the time to come visit and leave a comment.
Isadora 😎
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