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She Wasn't Supposed to Die: The Madeleine Mendoza Story.

On the 18th of March 2003, I was on top of the world. Finally, after 3 months of being in and out of the hospital, Madeleine my wife, or as I called her Honey, would be healthy again and we could then get on with life. I couldn't wait to call her and say I was home like I did everyday. I said, "Hi Honey, I'm home." In a faint voice I heard her say, "Ah Eddie! You woke me up from a sleep." I chuckled a bit and said, "Oh I'm sorry Honey, just letting you know I'm home. Go back to sleep now. Everything's going to be just fine. Luv Ya!" Then in that same faint voice she said, "Love you too". At that moment, little did I realize her weak voice saying, "Love you too" would be the last three words I'd hear from her lips. 

At around 7 o'clock in the morning I was startled out of a sleep by the ringing of the bedside phone. Someone said, "Mr. Mendoza." With a little fear creeping up on me I said, "Yes, what is it?" The person, a woman I believe, said, "We seem to be having some trouble with your wife's breathing."

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