Till I reach my highest ground, No one's gonna bring me down Full
Erin's sister is in the ICU. I stopped by to visit today. It was cold and I was bundled up. In fact, I was roasting. No camera can see through that much winter clothing.
We hugged for a little while. I didn't have a clue what to say. I doubt she held that against me. It isn't like her to be easily offended.
I told her that all was ok. I think she could see my nerves. My hands weren't shaking. I grind my teeth when she asks me if I've eaten. I can feel the enamel on my teeth as though it were sandpaper. I lied and told her that I was eating plenty and that my new exercise regimen was keeping the weight low.
I hugged her again when I was ready to leave. It felt odd. I think she could tell what I was thinking and she didn't object. I don't know if it was resignation or exhaustion that made her remain silent. Maybe it was shock.
It isn't often a person hugs a friend goodbye forever. That's the nature of things, though. Life isn't fair. Those body bags are proof.
