I remember waking up one rainy morning starting the day like normal. The nurse was doing her daily rounds and delivering water for our baths but to her surprise, found my roommate peacefully passed away. We were all saddened, his bright spirit was no longer with us..

I let some time pass, as much as I thought was appropriate. I felt my curiosity and eagerness getting the best of me though. I had to see what was out there. I had to see what he saw.

I finally decided to ask the nurse if she'd be so kind as to let me switch beds. She was more than happy to make the switch and did so promptly. After making the switch she decided to leave me be

Slowly and painfully, I remember propping myself up. This was it, this was the moment I had been waiting for. It was now my time to experience the beautiful world outside!