With much appreciation

I received a phone call from my mother today. She saved a life. In fact, that precious baby girl is perfectly fine now because of her.

When I answered the phone, Ma immediately expressed her frustration, angry, appreciation and relief about today's events. Consumed with emotion, she explained to me how only seconds felt like hours, and how years of expertise and a small prayer helped her remember that she is a great nurse (And maybe a little help from her darling daughter). In a manner of minutes, she moved swiftly and demanded from herself, and from God, that the sweet child be spared. And she was.

Despite all the tragedy and chaos in the world ...the uprising in Egypt, the politics in our education system, and this bizarre winter storm that is causing so many problems, a magnificent realization is this: a beautiful,  innocent life was saved. What a blessing. :)


This post is to honor all those in the medical profession. I could not do what you do. You deal with death, pain, and life everyday, battling doubt and Fate with such poise and relentlessness. You are strong, talented, and respectable people. So amongst a thankless society, I'd like to extend my appreciation.

Thank you for saving lives.

And thank you, Ma for being a fantastic nurse and the best mother anyone could ask for. I'm so proud of you. :)