As Real As You And Me

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I woke up from slumber, drowzy, to Mum's worried voice.

She was panicking to Dad.

It was Grandma.

She was having shortness of breath since last night.

I stood up, as they got ready. And I contemplated whether I should tag along.

And I did.

And I'm so glad, that I did.

We reached her house. Grandma was already outside. Looking weak. Cold and clammy.

I grabbed the wheelchair, pulled it open and sat her on it, wheeling quickly to my aunt's car.

We transferred her. And I took the other car with Dad.

I was pissed at him.

He was taking his own sweet time. Making space for the wheelchair slowly. While the other car drove off.

'Really? You're gonna do this now?'

My head was fuming.

He drove slowly............

And dropped me off at the A&E.

I called Mum and she said she hasn't reached yet.

'Wow, that's a surprise.' I muttered. Since Dad drove so slowly.

I took a wheelchair nearby, opened it up and waited.

Seconds later the car stopped by.

We transferred her, and took her inside. She was starting to vomit. The staff inside saw me wheeling her in.

She immediately took over.

'Follow me.'

And transferred my grandma to the bed. Doctors, nurses, all surrounded her, helping her to settle down. And I went outside to register.

The staff came back and told me to wait outside afterwards. She was so polite, and I was super thankful for her.

The whole morning we waited, and finally the doctor came out. 

'Fluid retention' he said.

That familiar term.

We took turns visiting her 1 by 1.

My turn.

I walked in, and saw her with a face mask machine that I've never since before.

'That's fancy,'

I held her hand gently and whispered to her.

This was weird.

Because right before me isn't just a patient, it's my own grandmother.

She was weak and tired but,

She could hear & understand me.

That was more than enough.

Poor her.

What a morning indeed.

I'm sad that this had to happen.

This is suppose to be a big week for me.

But your sickness is more important.

This is as real as you and me.

The urgency to be there for her and look out for her is real.

But sadly, I'm not able to.

Please get well soon.

Hang in there Grandma.

I love you.

Love, Eran.

I wanna be there for you.

Current Song Mood: Rihanna - As Real As You And Me

There could be a freak accident
There could be a fatal disease
I know we hate to think about it
But this as real as you and me
This as real as you and me

We could all fall down
Before our Saviour could return
I know we hate to think about it
But it's as real as you and me

If I should go
Hold my hand
If I should leave
Darling cover me, please

The earth could quake to ruin
We could drift off in our sleep
I know we hate to think about it
But this as real as you and me
This as real as you and me

The ocean crushed the shore
And take us down forevermore
I know we hate to think about it
But this as real as you and me

If I should go
Hold my hand
If I should leave
Darling cover me, please

I know we hate to think about it
But it's as real as you and me
It's as real as you and me