I Turned My Phone Face Down While My Whole Family Fell Apart

and giant sunglasses on her head.

Sophia, bless her forever, stopped all three at the door and asked, “Are you immediate family approved by the patient?”

My mother said, “I’m her mother.”

Sophia said, “I asked if you’re approved.”

I loved that woman a little.

“Let them in,” I said.

Mom walked in and looked around like the room had personally offended her.continue reading …