Chapter Eight: In The
Garden
Amy sat outside in a garden in the center with a iv running into her arm. Erics exam and the following lab work showed her to be slightly anemic. The pills she had been taking were not as effective as they once were so know she was taking a new medication by iv . Of course this mean't she would probaly have to come in at least once a week for treatment and follow up to see how she was doing.
It never ends she thought and her situation would only continue to worsen. She stopped reading and closed her eyes She almost felt like crying. She took in a slow deep breathe, in and out. Relax she told herself it will be okay. When she opened her eyes she looked around the garden it was a really beautiful colorful place. It had a nice little waterfalll she especially liked the purple lilacs surrounding it.
Ever since she found out she was sick she just loved being outside, feeling the warmth of the sun on her face, looking at trees, flowers, even just seeing people, mothers and fathers being with there children. It made her feel connected to nature, to God. She was all alone Her father had died ten years ago and her mother not that long ago but before she found out her illlness and she was a only child.
As she turned her attention back to her book she spotted Dr Carter out of the corner of her eye walking by.He was looking at her but not really looking at her, then he opened the door and went inside. She didn't think much about it till she saw him come out again walking on the same path he was just on. Seeing him again put a smile on her face. She was wondering why if he wanted to talk to her why he just didn't do it.He must be kind of shy which kind of made him cuter, more adorable. He must be a really nice guy. She could use a nice sweet guy in her life, especially now
Normally if Amy was her old self she would just go up to the guy and say hello but she wasn't one hundred percent and moving a wheelchair by herself might not be such a good idea. So she just waved at him smiling trying to get his attention.He just kind of looked away so she started beckoning to him to come on over. Finally he walked up to her.
" Hi ! Hows it going , Anything I can do for you? "
" Nothing not a thing , I'd just thought I'd say Hi, so Hi. " she said laughing. She noticed that Landon was avoiding looking at her, at her eyes like he was afraid.
" So How are you feeling? "
" Could be better you know too few red cells, too many white cells but I will be okay "
There was an awkward silence between them " Well " said Amy
" Well " said Landon
" Its such a beautiful day and you have such a lovely garden here. I especially love the purple lilacs someone here must of loved them."
" Someone did love them , It was her favorite flower."
" Was it Jamie Sullivan? " As soon as she said the name she saw the look on Landons face. It was a deep haunting look. " Landon......Landon......You okay? "
" Im fine I have to to be going " And left without saying another word.
As he left she noticed Dr Reynolds watching them. She looked angry and upset also before she went inside Whats going on she thought Why was everyone treating her so strangely.
As Belinda walked inside the building from the garden she could not believe her eyes.Why was Landon talking to Amy. It did not make any sense to her. Why are you doing this to me Landon she thought as she went up to the front desk.
" Hi Belinda your 1:00 o clock appointment is here. Its Melanie and her parents, there waiting for her test results."
" Thanks Sarah Do you have her test results ready? "
" Here you go " she said as she handed her the folder
" Okay " as Belinda took a deep breathe as she prepared herself for what she had do to next.. It was never easy for her to tell someone that their child was dying and the day it did become easy for her was the day that she would stop practicing medicine.
She went over the test results as she walked to her office and opened the door to her office. " Hello Melanie Hello Jim...Carol.
" Belinda " Melanie said as she ran up to hug her.
" So hows my favorite patient doing? "
" Fine I missed you "
" Thats always nice to hear. Tell you what Melanie Sarahs waiting for you just outside to take you to the playroom or the garden if you like I need to talk to your parents."
" Okay " as she went to her mom and dad and hugged then both" I love you mom...dad "
" We love you too honey " they both said
Belinda closed the door behind her " Maybe you both would be more comfortable sitting on the couch while I talk to you." They both got up silently and sat down on the couch as Belinda sat down to join them.Both of them holding hands.
" Jim....Carol I have her test results but you both already knew that.
" What.......what does it show? " asked Jim.
" It shows that her condition is getting worse not better. All forms of treatment has so far proven ineffective."
" How long "
" Maybe a year but with continued treatment it could be longer but you have a difficult decision to make. "
" What is it? "
" She could live longer but she would be in some pain.... a lot of pain and you have to choose between quality of life or quantity of life.
" We need time.......time to think, but cant we make that decision when the time comes
" You can but I just trying to prepare for whats next "
" Thank you thank you for everything you have done for us For Melinda "
" No thanks are necessary I just wish I could do more for her "
" Here let me get the door for you " as she let them out.
When she was alone she sat down behind her desk thinking to herself. Could this day get any worse. First Landon and Amy, then Melanie What else could go wrong .
Amy sat outside in a garden in the center with a iv running into her arm. Erics exam and the following lab work showed her to be slightly anemic. The pills she had been taking were not as effective as they once were so know she was taking a new medication by iv . Of course this mean't she would probaly have to come in at least once a week for treatment and follow up to see how she was doing.
It never ends she thought and her situation would only continue to worsen. She stopped reading and closed her eyes She almost felt like crying. She took in a slow deep breathe, in and out. Relax she told herself it will be okay. When she opened her eyes she looked around the garden it was a really beautiful colorful place. It had a nice little waterfalll she especially liked the purple lilacs surrounding it.
Ever since she found out she was sick she just loved being outside, feeling the warmth of the sun on her face, looking at trees, flowers, even just seeing people, mothers and fathers being with there children. It made her feel connected to nature, to God. She was all alone Her father had died ten years ago and her mother not that long ago but before she found out her illlness and she was a only child.
As she turned her attention back to her book she spotted Dr Carter out of the corner of her eye walking by.He was looking at her but not really looking at her, then he opened the door and went inside. She didn't think much about it till she saw him come out again walking on the same path he was just on. Seeing him again put a smile on her face. She was wondering why if he wanted to talk to her why he just didn't do it.He must be kind of shy which kind of made him cuter, more adorable. He must be a really nice guy. She could use a nice sweet guy in her life, especially now
Normally if Amy was her old self she would just go up to the guy and say hello but she wasn't one hundred percent and moving a wheelchair by herself might not be such a good idea. So she just waved at him smiling trying to get his attention.He just kind of looked away so she started beckoning to him to come on over. Finally he walked up to her.
" Hi ! Hows it going , Anything I can do for you? "
" Nothing not a thing , I'd just thought I'd say Hi, so Hi. " she said laughing. She noticed that Landon was avoiding looking at her, at her eyes like he was afraid.
" So How are you feeling? "
" Could be better you know too few red cells, too many white cells but I will be okay "
There was an awkward silence between them " Well " said Amy
" Well " said Landon
" Its such a beautiful day and you have such a lovely garden here. I especially love the purple lilacs someone here must of loved them."
" Someone did love them , It was her favorite flower."
" Was it Jamie Sullivan? " As soon as she said the name she saw the look on Landons face. It was a deep haunting look. " Landon......Landon......You okay? "
" Im fine I have to to be going " And left without saying another word.
As he left she noticed Dr Reynolds watching them. She looked angry and upset also before she went inside Whats going on she thought Why was everyone treating her so strangely.
As Belinda walked inside the building from the garden she could not believe her eyes.Why was Landon talking to Amy. It did not make any sense to her. Why are you doing this to me Landon she thought as she went up to the front desk.
" Hi Belinda your 1:00 o clock appointment is here. Its Melanie and her parents, there waiting for her test results."
" Thanks Sarah Do you have her test results ready? "
" Here you go " she said as she handed her the folder
" Okay " as Belinda took a deep breathe as she prepared herself for what she had do to next.. It was never easy for her to tell someone that their child was dying and the day it did become easy for her was the day that she would stop practicing medicine.
She went over the test results as she walked to her office and opened the door to her office. " Hello Melanie Hello Jim...Carol.
" Belinda " Melanie said as she ran up to hug her.
" So hows my favorite patient doing? "
" Fine I missed you "
" Thats always nice to hear. Tell you what Melanie Sarahs waiting for you just outside to take you to the playroom or the garden if you like I need to talk to your parents."
" Okay " as she went to her mom and dad and hugged then both" I love you mom...dad "
" We love you too honey " they both said
Belinda closed the door behind her " Maybe you both would be more comfortable sitting on the couch while I talk to you." They both got up silently and sat down on the couch as Belinda sat down to join them.Both of them holding hands.
" Jim....Carol I have her test results but you both already knew that.
" What.......what does it show? " asked Jim.
" It shows that her condition is getting worse not better. All forms of treatment has so far proven ineffective."
" How long "
" Maybe a year but with continued treatment it could be longer but you have a difficult decision to make. "
" What is it? "
" She could live longer but she would be in some pain.... a lot of pain and you have to choose between quality of life or quantity of life.
" We need time.......time to think, but cant we make that decision when the time comes
" You can but I just trying to prepare for whats next "
" Thank you thank you for everything you have done for us For Melinda "
" No thanks are necessary I just wish I could do more for her "
" Here let me get the door for you " as she let them out.
When she was alone she sat down behind her desk thinking to herself. Could this day get any worse. First Landon and Amy, then Melanie What else could go wrong .
