Last time, you
met Tyler. Today, I’d like to introduce
Sarah Wexley. Though I never officially
announced her name in, Journal of the Undead: Littleville Uprising,
Sarah is often in the thoughts of the Wexley family. She was Alan’s first wife and the mother of his children, Matt
and Emma.
Sarah’s story is
a tragic tale. Her dream of becoming a
concert pianist was shattered when she was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré
Syndrome in her late teens. Sarah felt
as if her life was over but her doctors were confident that she would
recover. After a long battle, filled
with countless physical therapy sessions, she rebuilt her strength. Slowly, the paralysis diminished while
function and sensation returned.
Statistically, the chances of a GBS relapse are very slim so Sarah hoped
she would be able to leave her painful memories in the past.
A mutual friend
introduced her to Alan Wexley, who, at the time, was working toward his
doctorate. After a whirlwind courtship,
the couple married and Sarah was overjoyed.
Later, Alan earned his PhD and Sarah learned she was pregnant. After giving birth to two beautiful
children, she finally felt like her life’s true purpose was revealed. Sarah was deliriously happy for several
years but, when she least expected it, GBS reared its ugly head. This time, the symptoms were rapid and
aggressive. The paralysis prohibited
her breathing and she died before the ambulance could get her to the
hospital.
It was the
rare and sudden death of her mother that spurred Emma’s desire to become a
doctor. Though Emma speaks of it more,
Matt’s heartache over the loss of his mother is just as palpable. Alan tries to conceal his pain but his
second wife, Jillian, does little to mend his broken heart. The ghost of Sarah’s life and love will follow
her family for the rest of their lives
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