It felt odd standing at the front door.
“Come on, Brie. Open up.”
She turned the doorknob; they entered.
The house felt eerily quiet.
The euphoria from days-gone-by was missing.
Brie couldn’t stop thinking about the last few days.
She was opposed to it.
James insisted, “It’s the right thing to do.”
“She relies on tubes, drips, and machinery?” he shouted.
“But, she’s alive,” I pleaded.
“And, our promise to let her die with dignity.”
“She gave us life, James.”
“Then, we owe her dignity in death.”
“Doctor, my brother and I …”
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“Look Brie, mom’s favorite Paris poster.”
2020©Isadora DeLaVega
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Genre: Flash Fiction
Word Count: 100 words
Photo Prompt©C.E.Ayer
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April 28, 2020 at 10:57 pm
Reading this makes one think, which is good…For me every thing has a memory attached to it.
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May 7, 2020 at 3:05 pm
Yes, I agree. Our memories are more than what we experience. They’re item we value and treasure
due to special memories. I’m pleased you enjoyed, Michael. Thank you. Stay safe … 😎
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April 26, 2020 at 8:45 pm
It’s a terrible predicament, indeed, to have to wrestle with such a decision. I hope they found comfort in finding her favorite Paris poster, and let the poor dear go peacefully.
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May 7, 2020 at 3:09 pm
I do agree that these decisions are difficult one. I believe more people are adding
their desires through lawyers to avoid putting the burden on our loved ones.
Items we have in our homes are more than just things. They’re the life lived by the owners of them.
Thank you for commenting, Linda. It’s always a pleasure to see your comments and thoughts.
Be safe … stay healthy … be happy … Blessings to you and yours, Isadora 😍😎
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April 26, 2020 at 12:07 pm
A tough decision for them to make, especially if they cannot agree, and no easy or right or wrong answer. Nicely written.
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April 26, 2020 at 5:19 pm
It isn’t easy to make a decisions like that at the most vulnerable of moments.
Life is never easy but death upsatges it all. Thank you, Iain.
Be Safe … Be Healthy … Happy Sunday
Isadora 😎
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April 25, 2020 at 10:22 pm
Let her go with dignity. No questions; it’s cruel otherise. Well written, amiga.
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April 26, 2020 at 5:16 pm
YUP … found you in SPAM. I think I’ll have a contest for this
coming week … how many SPAMS can I find in a day? Like: Where’s Waldo? lol
Yes, it’s a difficult decision for those who have to make it.
It’s even more difficult to sort through treasures parents thought were important
but the kids do not. Life and all its complexities. Gracias, mi amiga.
Be Safe … Be Healthy … Happy Sunday
Isadora 😎
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April 26, 2020 at 5:24 pm
WordPress is so much fun… except when it’s not!
Glad you found me 😉
You as well. Have a fabulous and safe Sunday!
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April 25, 2020 at 9:14 pm
This is very poignant, well written. I have bins of my mother’s old stuff, can’t get her grandchildren to even look at it. One day they’ll have to, unless I can get up the courage to get rid of it! I wonder if that would make a good story!
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April 26, 2020 at 5:05 pm
Yes, kids and grandkids don’t have the same connections to the items of their parents. They lived during a time when any small item was a treasure. Now-a-days, they have different thoughts on what is valuable. I’m pleased you enjoyed. Thank you for visiting and commenting.
Isadora 😎
I’m having toruble with WP. My comments are not showing or go to SPAM. I left a comment on your story but it’s not showing. PLease check your SPAM. I enjoyed it very much.
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April 25, 2020 at 5:33 pm
i think it’s wise to do spring cleaning long before the winter of your life comes. it frees those left behind from most of the headaches in deciding what to keep and what to discard.
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April 26, 2020 at 5:11 pm
This is so true, Plaridel. We need to clean our own things up rather than leave them for someone else to do. Not all of the things we have are treasures to everyone.
Be Safe … Be Healthy … Happy Sunday
Isadora 😎
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April 25, 2020 at 10:40 am
Querida Isadora,
Que triste y realista. 😦 Bien escrita. It’s a tough decision for many.
Shalom y abrazos,
Rochelle
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April 26, 2020 at 4:55 pm
Querdia Rochelle,
Es dificil para los hijos cuando esto pasa.
The decisions are never really ever laid out for the children even if it’s written down. Each stage of life is never easy. Gracias por sus buenas palabras y como siempre …
Abrazos y Carino,
Isadora 😍
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April 25, 2020 at 4:00 am
This reminds me of the summer my sisters and I took care of my parents as our mother died. Long days. Sad nights. Going through their belongings, thinning them out. What stays, what goes. you hit the nail on the head.
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May 7, 2020 at 3:14 pm
Hi Alicia,
Well, I can see it being difficult to decide what to do with your parents things. The things in their lives are a compilation of who they were.
There are some who treasure them because of the memories. There are others who feel no connection at all. It’s quite an issue.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting. It’s always good to see you here. Stay safe … Be healthy … Happy Hugs … 😍😎
Izzy 😎
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April 24, 2020 at 9:26 pm
To fear the loss of dignity more than death is so human
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May 7, 2020 at 3:19 pm
Thank you so much for your insightful comment.
Let’s hope they can enjoy their lives without guilt.
Be safe … Be healthy … Be happy …😎
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April 24, 2020 at 6:09 pm
This was really touching, both sad and hopeful. A want for Dignity in death, yet she’s the one who gave them life. And we don’t realize know do we, if people in comas are alive in their heads? Great write.
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April 24, 2020 at 6:23 pm
Thank you, Mandibelle. I’m happy to see you visiting. The photo brought those thoughts to mind. I’ve been sorting through my things and discarding. One can never know if another will love your items the same as you. It’s a difficult decision one may have to make during those times when the person can’t make it for themselves. I think we all just want to know we will not be a burden on our families.
Hope your staying safe and well during these trying quanarntined days. Blessings, Isadora 😎
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