Strong

STRONG what, I’m the one who calls, who comforts, but now i find myself on the receiving end “call if you need to cry… i’m here for you” like whispers in the hallowed hall of a hospital. the sneaker merely dropped and it doesn’t look like rubber and laces. planning food runs and patient stopovers but this isn’t real it can’t be my mother is strong… 10/3/2020

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/5/2020 8:16:00 PM

Real life has a way of turning you and your family upside down and rather quickly. I am sad to read this.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/6/2020 4:49:00 AM

Sure does...suddenly. Thanks.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/4/2020 5:39:00 AM

This is quite emotive, Kim. So true to real life because it is. Many can relate to our changing roles in life.. as you so well describe.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/4/2020 10:10:00 AM

And we’re only at the beginning. Encouraging my mom.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/4/2020 5:25:00 AM

- The truth is cruel, Kim ... now everyone must be strong for your mother ... warm thoughts I send to you :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/4/2020 10:10:00 AM

Thanks so much, Anne-Lise :)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/3/2020 11:34:00 PM

Hope this is fiction. Not good to have two persons sick. ~~

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/4/2020 4:28:00 AM

Not fiction :(

John Watt

Date: 10/3/2020 8:23:00 PM

When the roles are reversed, it shakes our world. The strong become weak and the giver becomes the receiver. May God grant you his grace always, Kim ~ John

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/4/2020 4:28:00 AM

Thank you, John <3