The five months Aunt Marguerite was in the hospital has many heartfelt moments that pop into my mind quite often. We would spend many hours talking and laughing about the “remember when” times. She also loved when I would play “String of Pearls”, on my phone for her.
I am blessed to have so many endearing memories, of spending time with her. One moment I think of often that makes my heart swell includes red licorice. On the days she was able, I made deals with her so she would eat. I would take a bite of the sandwich of the day, she would take a bite too. I can tell you, PIH Hospital makes a pretty mean tuna sandwich.
I was alone with my aunt, we each finished eating one and a half of the four small triangles of the tuna sandwich that was on her dinner tray. She also drank about half of her protein shake. I thought it was time for a little “dessert”. I pulled licorice out of my secret snack bag. After giving her one, she took a small bite, looked me in the eyes, and said “I feel so liberated when you’re here”, smiled and blew me a kiss.
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