We took him off the ventilator yesterday.
He put a toothbrush to his teeth, for only one stroke.
“Weak as a kitten.” My standard response. “You’ll do better tomorrow.”
Standard, until kittens knocked a glass brick onto my toilet tank lid.
It’s broken in four pieces.
“Be as strong as a 150 year old tortoise.”
This is good.
ReplyDeleteMy 55 is all the "F WORDS" this week. Here it is...don't be alarmed tho...trust me
this one gave me a chill, as two years ago i watched my MIL slowly slow away. it felt rather like shattering at times. great 55.
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Good thing the lid was down eh, better a fractured lid than a busted can.
ReplyDeleteGreat example of inner strength, for all the creatures in your post. Including the kid on the tree trunk. Happy Friday, Dianne!
ReplyDeleteKittens, Turtles, Oxen...Whatever!
ReplyDeleteWe all have our moments..
Excellent 55 My Dear.
Thank You for this Gem of a contribution,
You Rock Baby...
Have a Kick Ass Week-End...G-Daddy
Sharp, witty and poignant.
ReplyDeleteI just love these stories that allow us to create our own interpretation. Great 55. My 55 is Lost. Wait. HERE it is.
ReplyDeletenicely turned! Thanks for stopping by!
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