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Early Morning Call

Life Changes Instantly

By Barbara Gode WilesPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Early Morning Call
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The ring made me jump out of bed.

Who is calling at 4:36 in the morning?

Dark and quiet frighten me now.

My eldest brother calling.

“If you want to see Mom alive, get here now”.

Speed limits don’t count at 4:36 in the morning.

The ambulance was just pulling out.

I looked to my brother for comfort.

He just shook his head.

It was 4:47 am and I was motherless.

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Barbara Gode Wiles

Barb is a young widow, having lost her husband and best friend at the age of 55. She is now devoted to her two daughters and her two beautiful granddaughters. Her dog is a constant companion.

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    Written by Barbara Gode Wiles