Mandy Stanley

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“The Beginning of the End” by Mandy Stanley

Submitted to Contest #44

My sister’s words echoed in my ears as I drove to work: “I’m no longer responding to chemo.”    I had gotten ready for work and got a text from Jolene: On our way home.  Don’t leave yet.  I knew she had some information for me from the doctors.  Jolene and Mom had left early that November morning for an appointment in Pittsburgh with the oncology team and then chemotherapy.  The half-hour trip always seemed to be longer on the way back. Especially with a nauseous passenger beside you. It was far too early...

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Coffee lover from Pittsburgh PA.