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Safe Haven

May 21, 2021 6 Comments

By Hetal Shah

After his stroke, my father’s right side lay without sensation. Immobile for years, my mom fed, bathed, and changed him. She strove to bring him cheer while fighting back her own tears.

To see paint peeling off his home’s walls tugged at his heart. He knew his wife loved a beautifully painted home. He was resolute that he would give his wife the home she deserved.

After the paint job, one evening, he slurringly asked if she liked her safe haven.

“Yes, our safe haven,” she corrected.

That night, he suffered a cardiac arrest, leaving her alone in their safe haven.

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  1. Viren shah says

    May 21, 2021 at 1:53 am

    Truly touching.

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  2. S says

    May 21, 2021 at 1:56 am

    Could understand the depth only in 101 words! Great story!

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  3. Derek says

    May 21, 2021 at 11:21 am

    This is a very moving story told with brevity and good use of language. I enjoyed reading this.

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  4. Peggy Gerber says

    May 21, 2021 at 1:40 pm

    A beautiful love story

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  5. Pooja says

    May 22, 2021 at 2:59 am

    Beautifully expressed, love and pain togetherness.

    Reply
  6. Fran Scott says

    May 24, 2021 at 10:54 pm

    Such a bittersweet, beautiful love story.

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