DOT 50 : STILL

Daniel (7+ years old) 

Wednesday, November 13, 2002

 

Mom literally jumped up from her seat and sprang to your side. 

She wanted to throw her arms around You and give You a big squeeze but all the lines and tubes prevented her from touching You. 

She could only hold your hand. 

"Daniel, Mummy’s here," she said softly as she bent down towards You. 

You were very still. 

The accordion bag was still attached to your head. It would have been difficult for You to move much, even if You wanted to.

The ICU ward was all quiet except for the beeps of equipments in the background. 

Mom said with a smile, “There’s a big bag of toys waiting for You...” 

You remained still and said nothing. 

Assuring You that Dad and Mom remembered their promise before the surgery, she added, “Dad has ordered for your PS2 to be delivered to the house.” 

That was not exactly accurate, but You did not need to know that Dad will be the one delivering it when we get home. 

Mom thought the mention of Play Station 2 would get You to give some kind of response. She ached to hear You say something, anything, but nothing came out from your mouth. 

Your eyes were very much wide open then, but You remained very, very still ... 

 

 Don't move ... sit still ...

The both of You were having your portrait painted 

by the Santa Monica beach ...