Be positive be proud

by Emma Christian

Taking place only one week after the incident at the 4*TOWN town concert. Miriam starts noticing extreme thirst and low appetite. She thinks she's fine until she passes out in the middle of math class and wakes up in the hospital and hears the news that'll change her life forever.

11. Miriam chapter 11

Miriam POV

I was dreading today. I had to get a feeding tube in my nose because I'd lost 35 pounds. I have been throwing up nonstop for the past 6 days. Thankfully my friend came yesterday and I didn't throw up until shortly after they left. I forgot to tell my friends I was getting this tube put in. I'm planning to call each of them tonight.

The Nurse came at 11 am to put my tube in. There to support me were Tobias, Leah, and Mom. I weakly smiled showing my braces-filled mouth but then frowned in nervousness. The nurse explained everything well which helped calm my nerves. While she put it in my tube my support group hugged me. "All Done Miriam you did awesomely," The nurse said. She then pulled out a bracelet string and beads. You have shown such bravery the past few days you earned one. "Here are the letters of your name". "These translucent blue ones are for the pokes you got." "This maroon one is for ICU Admission." "The fish is for surgery." "The Airplane is for the feeding tube you just got." "Since you were so brave during your tube insertion you get a lion for your courage." She stated. "Oh, so cool thank you" I exclaimed. The nurse left the room.

At 3:00 PM I woke up from what I think was a nap. "Good morning Miriam, how was your nap?" Mom asked "It was so good mom" I replied rubbing my face intensely. I completely forgot about my tube that I accidentally rubbed off the tape keeping it in place. "Oh right," I sighed. "It's ok Miriam here is a new piece." She responded by handing me some medical tape. "Thanks, Mom" I frowned. My mom rubbed my back.

Later in the day at 6:00 PM. Tobias and Leah went back home. I then dialed Mei's Number on my phone. She Picked up. I told her all about the tube. "I forgot to tell you guys something yesterday," I explained. "What Is it, Mir?" She wondered. "I had to get a feeding tube put in my nose today," I stated. "I'm so sorry Miriam that stings." She replied. "It does" I sighed. I told her how long it would be in for. She promised me a nice dinner once I got it out. I dialed the other 3 up but nobody answered. I frowned. Today wasn't easy and I needed more people to talk to. I just decided to hit the hay early and go to bed. I grabbed my blanket and fuzzy. Fuzzy was the name I gave to my stuffed monkey.