Grand Opening

Michael and the girls came down to see me on Saturday when I was volunteering at the Grand Opening of the new Barnhart Cancer Center at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. I was excited about the technology, the incredible healing environment, the outdoor terrace for infusion. The girls were excited, too ... about the face painting.

Wake-Up Call

“Michael…” the tiny voice calls from the corner of my dream. I hesitate, confused, trying to figure out who the voice belongs to.

“Michael…” There it is again, only this time it seems closer and more real.

“Michael!” A third time. The voice is growing more urgent. Is it worried? Frustrated?

My eyes pop open and I turn toward Michael. He’s awake; he’s heard the voice, too. The clock beyond him reads 6:05 a.m.

“MICHAEL!” Chloe shouts from her crib. She’s ready to get up. Michael stares at me, waiting to see if I’m going to get her.

“Don’t look at me,” I say, rolling back over. “She’s calling you.”