I think that you had a good start here. You really caught me off guard when you said that the ER visit happened on christmas eve and it really demonstrated maturity to be able to say that you don't always understand how the medical aspect of it works, but you did know that money can buy better care and in turn, healthiness. It sucks that his friend took longer to recover, but i am curious as to where that came into the story and the story behind it. Elaborate on it?
I think that this was actually a really good post. You demonstrated a deep acceptance of a disease that affects millions of people and really can effect their lives. I also have a friend who has diabetes and it is true that it really had a significant impact on him. You did a really good job of relating it back to your book Tuesdays With Morrie, I was not fortunate enough to read yet, but i can understand how a man who is suddenly realizing that he may need others support to live can be similar to a person who just found out they had diabetes. It really is life altering stuff. Good job
Your writing is thoughtful, creative and seemingly shows your vast and depth understanding for someone else. You did a great job putting yourself in somebody else's shoes. When you talked metaphorically about letting go I pictured very clearly hanging on to the life that has lasted someone 88 years and how he is caught between letting go but refusing to give up. However, the most important aspect I feel you could have expanded on is the role of loved ones. To elderly people having a family and people you can call and share your life with means the world. It is a lot easier to hang from a ledge when you can look up at someone you love and they smile back. Many people let go because they have nobody to share their life with. With that said you did a great job of entering me into his life (even though I know him) with your clear descriptions.
Mom (Mentor)
As we pulled up to his house, there was an scent of familiarity in the air. We knew what was coming next, he was going to be really excited to see us, but it would turn to tears and us consoling him about how he shouldn't be sad because we were all there.
This opening quote is it exactly. i am impressed about how astutely and thoughtfully and brutally honestly you set about bringing this scenario to life for others who might not have lived it. I think you displayed great sensitivity as to the limitations of older people, and importance that their family plays as their support, their monitor and their source of love. you painted an accurate picture of the mundane aspects of his day to day life the hopelessness that can creep in, and the ultimate fight for life that is inherent in all of us.
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