Before my story, I just wanted to apologize for not being around as much (writing, reading others, commenting, etc). Just got a new job and started summer classes! Things have been a little hectic! I’ll be around more when things settle down. Thanks for everyone who keeps coming by anyway!
It wasn’t luck.
He had spent too many years needled to a hospital bed in debilitating pain; he had spewed too many piles of puke; he had swallowed too many pain pills for it to be luck.
He had spent too many years fighting; he had spent too much time honing his craft; he had spent too many resources in blind hope for it to be luck.
It wasn’t definitive.
It wasn’t complimentary.
It wasn’t devised.
It was a sign. A sign that didn’t tell him he’d be rich, or appreciated, or loved, but a sign that he would be successful in what mattered.
Jorbi K 
You build the moment really well here, but you only say what ‘it’ isnt! I want to know what ‘it’ is! What has he trained for, what has he received?
Great hook on this though. Nice.
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I’m using ambiguity as a personal placeholder here. I’m sure some people can plug their name in, and then they can answer the rest themselves. Thanks though!
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Immortality?
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Any answer you have to this, I will say “Yes”.
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He’s a true fighter who’s learned what counts. The repetition and mirroring of his trials is very powerful. In a way he’s lucky though, he’s found his true purpose in life. Great take on the prompt, and good luck to you in your new job. I totally understand about the not being able to read and commenting thing. Don’t worry, but keep writing. 🙂
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Thank you very much. I feel guilty being able to write but not comment. But I actually write my entries in a notebook during classes.
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Excellent. Being successful in what matters is all that matters.
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Okay, you hooked me, but now I’m dangling! What mattered? Was he dying? You gotta tell me!
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Ha, you tell me. Whatever your answer is, I will confirm it.
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Okay, he was preparing for death. How about that?
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A bit grim, but yes. I think anyone in bad health makes preparations for the reaper. Best to come to terms on your own accord!
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Well, think about this…when your health is bad, life isn’t quite so charming and death may not seem like such a bad thing. Often, people who have been suffering a long time embrace death. It’s hard for young, healthy people to comprehend that notion, but (as someone who is a bit older and has a chronic condition), I am not afraid to die. I’m not going to hasten anything! Just not fearing it either…
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Yes, that is a common notion among the older who are suffering. I hope you are finding some solace with your condition. As a younger person who also has a chronic condition, I would have to guess death has been on my mind a lot more than others my age, at least the healthy ones. But to be honest, I’m still scared to death of it. I guess that’s natural, but I think I’ve been closer to it than most people my age have. Eh, fear is good motivation. As is love. I try to combine both of those in most of my writing.
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Dear Jorbi,
I’ll add my voice here. Apparently he’s a fighter and a hard worker. I’d love to know what he’s achieved. This would make a good introduction to a larger work I think.
Sounds like you have a busy summer ahead.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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He’s achieved an important realization. I think that in and of itself is quite good news. Thanks!
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