“Becky was a weed. Nobody ever wanted them taking over the bigger, prettier plants. People went to all extremes to make them go away. They sprayed poison, pulled until the roots gave way. They felt only like their garden was complete when every tendril was extirpated. This was how she felt from birth.” LoveBeautifulDeathFamilyDramaSadFlowersShort StoriesWeeds Book:Weeds Source: Weeds
“Without direction, the respiratory technician goes to the head of the bed. She takes the tubing, attaches it to the oxygen, and turns it on as high as it will go. She provides a seal with her hand cupped over the plastic mask, over the nose and mouth of the toddler, and methodically provides oxygenated air. Doyle’s tiny chest rises and falls while I listen with my stethoscope. I am reaching for another breathing tube. “Fib!” Dr. Pedras feels for a pulse while another places gelled pads on her chest.” LoveLifeFamilyDramaSadTraumaMedicalShort StoryNurseChildNursingDoctorEmergency RoomEr Book:Love, Loss, Trauma Source: Love, Loss, Trauma
“The morning was brisk and the coffee was hot and roasted with little gurgles in the room. Rosie hadn’t moved, but she let out a tiny snore every now and again that made everything perfect.” LoveMotherFictionFamilyDaughterHappySleepingBondEbookNoveletteBlood MotherRuth Mcleod Kearns Book:Blood Mother Source: Blood Mother