past.
Thank you, but Im not interested in having more electrodes attached to my head. Impulsively I laid my hand on his arm as it rested on the table. But I appreciate the offer. Youve been more than kind. I really dont know how to apologize for how I behaved earlier.
Would you apologize for being diabetic?
Of course not
Then dont apologize for this. Its a condition, Suze, not a crime. And it doesnt have to be a prison for life. I think we could help you.
Ive heard it before, I assured him. Thanks, but no thanks.
Even though he quietly laid his business card on the table and pushed it toward my hand, David was gracious enough to accept my rebuff and we finished our coffee chatting about safer thingsthe weather, the Minnesota Twins and road construction around the citynothing that even hinted at nighttime meanderings.
Chapter Five
D r. Grant was nowhere to be seen when I left the hotel for my interview. I was thankful and yet a bit disappointed. I didnt want his institute playing with my mind but on a personal level I had enjoyed our 3:00 a.m. breakfast very much.
It was as if Id dreamed of him the night before and none of it had actually happened. In my condition that could be true. Maybe I had dreamed up the dazzling Dr. David Grant.
Darla pulled up at the hotels front door as I stood outside watching for her. She waved me into the car and peered at me, her big blue eyes round and questioning. Are you nervous?
Not particularly. I buckled my seat belt.
This is nothing compared to what happened a few hours ago, I mused silently. A piece of cake. Theres no way I can disgrace myself any more than I had in the middle of the night.
Good, because you are a shoo-in. Its my guess that theyre already thinking about your travel schedule. Theyll start you out easy, I know, but theyre excited to have someone with your experience onboard.
Travel. My favorite thing, right up there with having toenails removed and black widow spiders.
You know, maybe I shouldnt interview for this job, I said tentatively. Its not very practical for someone like me.
Someone like you? Youre exactly who they need.
What I may need is a keeper, have you thought of that? Ill have to hire someone to travel with me and make sure I stay in my room at night.
Cant you do something? Darlas brow furrowed. Anything? Maybe doctors have discovered something new since you went through that routine before.
Im generally an optimistic person but I felt a wave of hopelessness crash over me. My sleep habits were the one thing that could bring me down off my usually happy and contented high.
Ive tried it all, Darla. Frankly, Ive accepted the fact that this is my affliction, my cross to bear. That sounded overly dramatic and theatrical to even my ears but its how I feel sometimes. Maybe Im a fool for even considering
Stop it. Her voice was harsh with frustration. Then she took my hand as we paused at a stoplight. I felt concern and affection pouring from her. Ive been praying about this for a long time, Suze. God will answer. He always does.
Sometimes He says, No.
And sometimes He says, Wait, I have something better planned. It isnt like you to be so despondent.
Hey. I felt my smile waver tremulously. Ill snap out of it. I always do.
Well, start snapping. Here we are. Youve got to have your head together for this interview.
Ive always loved Chicagothe lake, the pier, the cruise boats that sail at night, allowing passengers to look back at the lovely skyline decorated with high-rise buildings and twinkling lights. In Chicago, I even enjoy the wind. Nowhere else, however, just in Chicago. And the shopping! I could rhapsodize about it for hours.
Darla pulled up in front of an imposing building and I felt my stomach take a rollercoaster ride into the soles of my shoes.
No need to be nervous, I told myself. Ive been to the main office of my insurance company a dozen times on day trips, flying in and out on the same day for meetings.
But this time was
Thank you, but Im not interested in having more electrodes attached to my head. Impulsively I laid my hand on his arm as it rested on the table. But I appreciate the offer. Youve been more than kind. I really dont know how to apologize for how I behaved earlier.
Would you apologize for being diabetic?
Of course not
Then dont apologize for this. Its a condition, Suze, not a crime. And it doesnt have to be a prison for life. I think we could help you.
Ive heard it before, I assured him. Thanks, but no thanks.
Even though he quietly laid his business card on the table and pushed it toward my hand, David was gracious enough to accept my rebuff and we finished our coffee chatting about safer thingsthe weather, the Minnesota Twins and road construction around the citynothing that even hinted at nighttime meanderings.
Chapter Five
D r. Grant was nowhere to be seen when I left the hotel for my interview. I was thankful and yet a bit disappointed. I didnt want his institute playing with my mind but on a personal level I had enjoyed our 3:00 a.m. breakfast very much.
It was as if Id dreamed of him the night before and none of it had actually happened. In my condition that could be true. Maybe I had dreamed up the dazzling Dr. David Grant.
Darla pulled up at the hotels front door as I stood outside watching for her. She waved me into the car and peered at me, her big blue eyes round and questioning. Are you nervous?
Not particularly. I buckled my seat belt.
This is nothing compared to what happened a few hours ago, I mused silently. A piece of cake. Theres no way I can disgrace myself any more than I had in the middle of the night.
Good, because you are a shoo-in. Its my guess that theyre already thinking about your travel schedule. Theyll start you out easy, I know, but theyre excited to have someone with your experience onboard.
Travel. My favorite thing, right up there with having toenails removed and black widow spiders.
You know, maybe I shouldnt interview for this job, I said tentatively. Its not very practical for someone like me.
Someone like you? Youre exactly who they need.
What I may need is a keeper, have you thought of that? Ill have to hire someone to travel with me and make sure I stay in my room at night.
Cant you do something? Darlas brow furrowed. Anything? Maybe doctors have discovered something new since you went through that routine before.
Im generally an optimistic person but I felt a wave of hopelessness crash over me. My sleep habits were the one thing that could bring me down off my usually happy and contented high.
Ive tried it all, Darla. Frankly, Ive accepted the fact that this is my affliction, my cross to bear. That sounded overly dramatic and theatrical to even my ears but its how I feel sometimes. Maybe Im a fool for even considering
Stop it. Her voice was harsh with frustration. Then she took my hand as we paused at a stoplight. I felt concern and affection pouring from her. Ive been praying about this for a long time, Suze. God will answer. He always does.
Sometimes He says, No.
And sometimes He says, Wait, I have something better planned. It isnt like you to be so despondent.
Hey. I felt my smile waver tremulously. Ill snap out of it. I always do.
Well, start snapping. Here we are. Youve got to have your head together for this interview.
Ive always loved Chicagothe lake, the pier, the cruise boats that sail at night, allowing passengers to look back at the lovely skyline decorated with high-rise buildings and twinkling lights. In Chicago, I even enjoy the wind. Nowhere else, however, just in Chicago. And the shopping! I could rhapsodize about it for hours.
Darla pulled up in front of an imposing building and I felt my stomach take a rollercoaster ride into the soles of my shoes.
No need to be nervous, I told myself. Ive been to the main office of my insurance company a dozen times on day trips, flying in and out on the same day for meetings.
But this time was
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