as i was driving home, my dad called me on the phone to update me on nonnie's condition. i asked if i could talk to her in case i didn't make it home in time, and he put her on the phone.
i said
hi, nonnie, how are you?
and she said
ooh megan
her voice was happy
she remembered me
i said
are you scared nonnie?
no. i've led a good life, and i have a good family.
ok nonnie, well i love you very very much, and i'll see you soon.
i love you too
click
i drove faster with nonnie's voice ringing in my head
i sat by her bed and brushed her hair. her eyes blinked open and closed.
i said, what are you thinking about nonnie?
you
there's something really beautiful about all of the images i shot over the course of the three days i was home. sad and tender. this one person binds all of these other people together. and they've all come to say goodbye to someone who has meant a lot to them their whole life.
and there is nothing left to do but wait...
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