Jim stood in the kitchen, carefully organizing the assorted sizes of pills he was forced to crush and put into his son’s feeding tube every day (wordy). He arranged the pills smallest to biggest (largest), which was unnecessary since they would go into what the nurse called the “weekly planner.” Jim hated the words weekly planner; he felt they suggested that one of these weeks, something might change. He opened each day’s “special little box” and put one of each pill into them for each day of the week. He hated that the nurse felt she needed to emphasize certain things as if he was incompetent. The squeaky voices of Bugs Bunny and Donald Duck blended in the background as Jim finished sorting the pills. “Alright, buddy, you ready to eat?” …show more content…
“Look who’s home,” Jim said, reluctant. His palms were sweaty as he tried to pretend he wasn’t waiting for her. Lindsey walked into the house, her long black hair fixed into a tight, twirled bun. Her faded black shirt was stained with grease, and the bottoms of her pants were pink from bleach. “Hey,” Jim said, jumping up from the sofa, childlike. “Has he eaten?” she said, walking into the kitchen. “Yeah,” Jim said, inhaling. “When’s the last time you changed him?” She lifted the coffee pot. “Bout an hour. How are—” “Did you remember his meds?” She poured a cup. “Yes,” Jim reached for her hand. “I’ve got to go shower. Early start tomorrow.” She pulled away. Jim turned off the television. “Alright, buddy, time for bed.” He unstrapped Julian one last time for the day and laid him gently onto his bed, restraining his arms and legs, again. He kissed his forehead, gently rubbed his head and turned off one of the lights to his room. Jim looked at the football border that ran around the ceiling of Julian’s room. “It looks great,” Lindsey had said, rubbing her tummy, bright-eyed when he had finished putting it up. “There are a few bubbles in the creases,” Jim had said. “It’s perfect. He won’t notice the bubbles; the border will be long gone once he’s old enough to care.” “Yeah, you’re right,” He kissed her lips. Her lips had been soft and warm, inviting, back then. He pulled the door half shut and walked
When the door slid open, a much-needed breeze wound through the room, cooling them off. “Yes, sir.”
She nodded in approval as she skipped in the direction of the familiar house. Kai willing followed the child into the house. She quietly opened the door whiles giggling once more. She turned around facing Kai while lifting a finger up to her pursed lips.
passed her in his gold convertible. He had stared at her with a widened grin and just kept staring
When she turned to you the door disappeared, she gave a soft smile when her eyes focused.
Minutes later, Darlene had herself composed. She flashed a smile Walker could barely see in the dark cab. It was strained and soft.
Zee let go of my hand and opened the door.”This way my majesty.” He bowed as I walked through causing me to blush.
She licked him and pressed herself against him. She could feel his heart beating, as she listened to him breathing. And, she could not imagine ever loving anything more.
He turned and started to walk away, turned back toward her and stepped forward again
Alan leaned against the wall and sighed, staring at the newspaper he held in his hand that he’d payed extra for. For him it embodied his whole struggle. Ever since the stamp act was passed, he was losing money fast, and he knew it. With his ever-increasingly prevalent tuberculosis and another upcoming baby, he felt his hope and his future come out his mouth in deep red blood.
“And don’t worry, I made sure John knew to call one of our wives if he needed anything. Sounds just like a cold starting.”
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Change in a business is inevitable and typically only the strongest thrive. With a fluctuating economy and constant technological advancements, organizations are expected to adapt in order to survive. When a business is posed with an issue or change, it must develop new business and strategy structures and implements those developments throughout the entire company. Communication, education and participation are all required for a change model to be successful. Though change and adaptation may be needed to better the company, with implementation of change comes resistance. Most companies face resistance on an organizational and individual level during a transition. However, it is how the company is able to overcome
After, the guy on the news channel gave his goodbyes for the night, Lucy and Liam went upstairs to go to bed. It had been a long night, and they just couldn’t keep their eyes open anymore. While, they were lying in bed, Lucy’s brain wouldn’t shut off
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