Flames In The Fire

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mother, Missy, is waiting for me when I pull up. She comes ou

other is getting older, but she has a lot of grit, and she loves E

will need. I do not know what you could do, b

ream. The thought of living my life without Ellie is too much for me. “Let it out, son. Y

hrough this ordeal. The things Ellie and I have been through would bring an average couple to their

spotless. I, on the other hand, am a terrible housekeeper. Over the last three weeks, while she has been in the hospital, I have let the house go.

r parents?” my mother asks, ev

other, you know how she feels about how they have tre

aughter. All of the bad needs to be in the past,

will not go against Elli

and I do not think she ever will. The way they acted when we got married was horrible, but to shun Ellie and not

to encourage her. They deserve to say goodb

as always been close with Ellie. My sweet sister loves Ellie like she is he

o help you. I thought I would cook something for Ell

and you know that, just be here for her but don’t go

to dote on her too much, but you know how much I love her and want her to be c

you,”

est room. I will stay out

eaning, shopping for her, and doing anything she thought was helpful. Ellie lets her and never fusses. Even when my mother rearranged the living room to make it more comfortable for E

ie’s supplies. Do you want me

r before Ellie gets her

or me to go ahead. I know she is worried about me. There is no need. I will

e gets here. I have so many decisions to make for her. She hates not being in compl

dless parade of people and nurses for Ellie. I need time with her, just us. I do not know how I will make that happen, but I will figure it out. I have s