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Friday, 1 April 2011

The Longest Night



Each Friday I write a short story in exactly 55 words. If you'd like to join in the fun and games, write your story, visit G-Man and let him know you've posted.







Sandra tossed and turned, their bed felt enormous.

Mark sat upright in the dark. He was exhausted but the discomfort from the tubes and the constant beeping from machines keeps him awake. Their thoughts were with each other. Forty years of marriage, this their first night apart. It was the longest night of their lives.


My Dad had to spend the night in the hospital earlier in the week. I knew he was going to be OK but I tossed and turned all night worrying about how my parents were coping with being separated. They are practically joined at the hip. Anyway, we all made it through the night and Dad is recovering nicely.

Have a great weekend all and don't forget to tell the people you care about how much you love them.

Love KB
xxx
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22 comments:

  1. Whitesnake1 April 2011 at 10:33

    It was long and in the end a lesson for us all.....xxxx

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  2. Jannie Funster1 April 2011 at 10:47

    I see where you get your good looks, KB!

    Happy trails, recuperations and hugs to all.

    xoxo

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  3. Brian Miller1 April 2011 at 13:19

    oh man...i know it was a long night...glad he is doing better...

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  4. dustus1 April 2011 at 13:40

    Stirring 55, KB. Happy to hear your Dad is recovering :)

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  5. Monkey Man1 April 2011 at 13:48

    That is an emotional story. Hope papa is doing well.

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  6. Anonymous1 April 2011 at 14:08

    Sometimes, if you're lucky, the hospital will let you stay on a cot in the same room. I couldn't because I had to go home and take care of my kids, but at least they offered.

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  7. G-Man1 April 2011 at 14:38

    Karen...
    Thanks for thinking of Friday 55 in spite of your Dad's Illness.
    That really means a lot.
    Of course I Loved it, and the pic!
    Thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End...G

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  8. Unknown1 April 2011 at 14:59

    Aww KB - what a dear Mum and Dad
    so glad to hear he is doing better. Who can sleep when a loved one is in trouble?

    Love ya my dear and hugs to WS

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  9. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hall1 April 2011 at 15:14

    wow,
    one night after 40 years marriage,
    this is superb!
    Both of them are blessed!

    Prayers for your Dad,
    Perfect 55,
    You and Your Mom are both fancy looking...

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  10. Pheromone Girl1 April 2011 at 16:05

    Isn't it nice to know, though, how close they are, that they're unhappy apart? Not everybody feels that way.

    Glad he's doing better@

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  11. KB1 April 2011 at 17:08

    WS - thanks for being there sweetie xxxx

    Missy - thanks for the mail.

    And a big thank you to everyone else here. Love you guys x

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  12. magiceye1 April 2011 at 17:57

    godspeed your dad's speedy recovery

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  13. Steve Isaak1 April 2011 at 19:51

    Solid, good work.

    I noticed that you like mainstream horror fiction - may want to check out Joe Hill's novels: he writes like his father, Stephen King, when King was still great (that is, in the years preceding 1985), and may be even better than King ever was.

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  14. KB1 April 2011 at 19:57

    Thanks, I'll check him out.

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  15. anthonynorth1 April 2011 at 21:00

    I'm glad he's okay. I can imagine the anxiety.

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  16. sheila2 April 2011 at 00:21

    Those nights are rough, I'm so thankful that your dad is okay! That's hard when couples are so close. It's also very sweet, too.

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  17. Belinda Munoz2 April 2011 at 01:28

    That is a sweet pic. Glad to hear your dad is recovering.

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  18. TALON2 April 2011 at 03:09

    So glad your father is going to be okay!

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  19. Maude Lynn2 April 2011 at 03:40

    Excellent 55!

    I'm glad that your dad is doing better.

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  20. RNSANE2 April 2011 at 10:36

    It is really so hard for those, who have spent a lifetime together, to endure being separated. I am so glad that your father is recovered. Best wishes to you all.

    My 55 is at:

    http://rnsane.blogspot.com/2011/04/friday-flash-55-reading-at-65-mph-april.html


    Have a great and happy weekend!

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  21. amf3 April 2011 at 12:26

    wonderful story in 55! So glad to read your father is improving ~

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  22. lime4 April 2011 at 14:27

    that is a moment so many of us cannot imagine. wishing your family the best.

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