“How was class?” I asked her. “It was wonderful!” Miriam replied. Every week? I thought. She enjoys her counselling course every week? Who enjoys every class they attend? Is that even possible? She even loves her teachers and can’t stop telling me how great they are. After all my struggles in school when I was […]
What I Hope for Her Now She Has Passed
It was close to midnight. I was jet-lagged, groggy with a scratchy throat and runny nose. I eased off the pressure and slowed my stokes on her swollen legs and said, “Ok Maria, I’ll stop here. I better get some rest.” “I want you to continue!” She said brows furrowed, olive green eyes resolute, in […]