Jacob went to get the mail while Rebecca was enjoying a cup of tea. Upon his return, she was on the floor. Her whole body was shaking with tremors. It almost looked as though she was having another stroke. "Becca, Rebecca," Jacob Shouts, "Not again!" Dialing 911, "I need an ambulance!"
Ira picks up the phone, "I'm leaving now." "What's wrong?" Michael asked. "It's Mom!" Both ran to the car and left within seconds.
Upon arrival, Ira and Michael found Jacob with his face cupped by his hands, sobbing. "Dad...." Ira gently placed is hand on Jacob's shoulder. "I've lost her..."
The doctor came to the waiting room. "Only one can visit Mrs. Stone at a time. Before you go in, you need to know there is severe brain damage. Her stroke last year really compromised her Neural Pathways and this Seizure took it's tole on her. We won't know her prognosis for at least 72 hours. All we can do now is wait."
"Dad, Michael and I will wait here while you go in to see Mom." "I can't take this - will you go in?" And with a simple nod, Ira followed the doctor to his Mother's bed.
All Ira could do is hold her hand. Her eyes were closed, she was as pale as a ghost, and didn't make even the slightest movements. After about a half hour, he walked out to his Father. "She's peaceful Dad. Do you want to see her now?" I can't, I just can't." The three of them sat there for hours until the sun set. Ira and Michael suggested getting a bite to eat, but Jacob would not leave. "What if your Mother needs me?" "We'll pick you up something and be back soon.
Upon their return, the doctor was talking with Jacob. "We are preparing your Wife's room and she will be transfered in about a half an hour..." "Dad, try to eat something..." Jacob grabbed the package and just held it. "I asked God to watch over your Mother, that I would take anyway I can get her..." God answered Jacob's prayers, Rebecca survived. But in the years to come, he would regret that request.
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