We decided to investigate the situation ourselves... "open wide," I said. Mom slowly opened her mouth as far as she could and stuck out her tongue. She was in so much pain that it took her about 5 minutes to do that.
Here is how Mom describes it. "You know when that kid takes the double dog dare and licks the flagpole in 'A Christmas Story?' That's how it feels every time I move my tongue. My mouth is so dry that my tongue just sticks to my teeth."
All along the side of her pale, swollen tongue were imprints of where her teeth have laid. It hurt just looking at it. Mom tried to look in the mirror, but I had a better idea! "Hold still, I'll get my camera!" So, if it wasn't for those quick reflexes of mine, you wouldn't be enjoying this photo right now.... see, my art degree may just come in handy after all!
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