We arrived at the hospital to find Mrs. Girroir and her twin fourteen year old daughters sitting in the waiting room. The odor of antiseptic clogged my nose; we walked into Mr.Girroir’s room and as I listened to Mrs. Girroir explain what happened I couldn’t help but feel that even though we were…
I am a daughter of 4 and every single one of us has been rushed to the hospital or had an event that had us closed to a near death experience, which could also be seen as a miracle. My older sister was burned in her leg that was a 3rd degree burn, luckily it was nothing bigger than just in her leg, and she was very fortunate that the petroleum that was being used around her did not jump all over her and that there were adults around her to stop the fire from spreading. My older brother has had two close near death experience. The first one was when he was about 7 or 8 years old and we had gone to a lake. I and my older sister were collecting seashells and my brother was showing of that he knew how to swim better than us. We look up to see what he is doing and we see him getting farther and farther from us. He is waving his hands so we can see him trying to get our attention and that’s when we realize that he is drowning. Both my sister and I run to tell my parents and uncles. Ones they saw him well my parents were in shock so the ones that reacted to that were my uncle and aunt. They save him and after seeing that he was okay they made jokes of how they went in with their cellphones, wallet and cigarettes. His second encounter was having a heart attack, we rushed him to the hospital and he was saved ones again. I was rushed to the hospital after falling from a mobile home latter and hitting my head with the…
Laying on the hospital bed doctors walks in and says its time to push.this is it. A few pushes. I heard your first cry .They put you on my chest and i just started at you .I had just met you but i love you.…
My father had picked me up while carrying me to mother, not angry like I thought they’d be. They held me whilst mother saying, “No one can replace you, Abigail, we love you dearly.” And “Nothing will change, even when the baby will come.” father told me. After that talk, I grew to love the fact that I am going to be a big sister.…
I couldn’t believe it. He was very young, and seemed to be quite healthy. At that minute, my whole family sat around the living room sobbing our eyes out. It was probably the saddest moment of my life. For this reason, my family drove over to my Grandma’s house to meet the rest of my family. Once we got there, everyone was not doing well at all. We all mourned together for the next few days. During those few days, I noticed how everyone in our family accompanied each other, and how close we all became. I now realize that family is the most important thing, and they will always be there for…
My family aboard the boat began to worry for one another safety. We were now in a life-threatening storm on the midst of a furious river. I observed the innocence of a child in my niece as the depressing look of fear surrounded her shivering, cold, wet body. Yet, she remained hopeful and prayed to God for eternal life in Heaven. We cried out desperate prayers while the raging storm pounded our pontoon boat like a boxing match. My grandfather maintained the courage and strength and proceeded to steer the boat in the horrific scene.…
However, the mother was quick to call me back to her side asking me to help her hold her legs as she delivered. It was at that moment that I realized the connection I had made with her, even though I was a complete stranger only hours before. This experience solidified my desire to pursue nursing.…
I'm so nervous and worried but they called us into the room to get her ready for the surgery. My little baby girl didn't know what was about to happen. My heart was falling apart to see her so small and having to experience this. They finally take her in so I tell her how much I love her and cry. After seven hours of waiting, they call me and tell me that the surgery was over and I could go in to intensive care to see her. That moment was the worst seeing her in so much pain. She passed out on me twice and doctors were so concerned of her reaction. Being there for a month wondering if she was going to make it or not is something I don't wish no one will ever have to go through. But my little angel, my warrior, fought so hard, she overcame it and we left the hospital on January 29th making our way back to El Paso,…
I was working on a school project when I got a call from my dad saying he was coming right away to come pick me up, I remember the sheathing anger I felt arguing that no he wasn’t going to pick me up that I really needed to finish this school project. I still shake my head in dismay knowing the fact I in fact didn’t need to finish the project I just wanted to hang out with my friends. I can’t pretend that I didn’t sulk my way to my dad’s waiting vehicle that I looked at him with a scowl across my face. Nor can I wipe away from my memory the words he said next “Your sister is in the hospital, she’s lost her baby and she’s asking for you.” This complete wash of emotion that came over me the shame the concern I was mortified with myself. How could I have been so mad about my importance when my sister had just faced a devastating event? Looking up and saying “Take me to her.”…
Wed been awaiting the arrival of Breelynd for months now. As her birthdate grew closer we grew more anxious. Finally, on July 6th at 3:36 am she was born into this world, but at 8:43, her heart stopped. As doctor revived her an ambulance was called and Breelynd was transported down to Syracuse. Nothing this traumatic had happened to someone so close to me before and I had no idea how to deal with my emotions during this time. Was she going to pull through and experience life? Was I going to have to attend this newborn's funeral? I had no idea what to expect.…
But first of all I would like to tell you that don’t worry if the baby cries, don’t feel uncomfortable, get up if you need, hug and cuddle her, feel free to be dedicated to the baby as if you were in your home. For all of us today and the next few weeks that we will share time together, the most important will be the baby and her comfort.…
Just as we were very attached to each other, he had to leave to California, for work and that was two weeks before my birthday, I was devasted and sad because I thought he wasn't going to spend my birthday with me. I didn't want to let him go, not that i didn't want to be with him all the time but I was five and a half months pregnant with my second and his first child, and had that strong attachment to him. One thing that helped us cope with being so far apart from one another and that was our second baby's first ultrasound appointment. That's when we seen the little bundle of joy for the first time and found out what we were having. Within twenty minutes of the ultrasound the doctor pronounced that we were having a little baby girl. The expression on his face showed complete happiness and seeing that made my life so much better because not every young man expresses such an emotion. After we were finished at the hospital we went home and announced it to everybody. Both of our family were ecstatic and excited to be blessed with another beautiful being.…
My brothers and I were holding each other tight, trying our best not to think of the events of just hours before. We focused on everything around us—the little warmth in our bodies, the sound of the train running over the hard tracks of the railroad, the rough floor of the train. We were quiet, making no noise. By some kind of miracle, my youngest brother, Adam, was sound asleep in my arms. The brother closest to my age, Levi, was just sitting there, staring straight ahead. We stayed like this, inaudible, until the train screeched to a halt.…
When my mom would say her last goodbyes for the day, I would fulfill her role and hug my little sister, sing her lullabies, and comfort her when she cried. The time we spent together was precious; it reminded me of my lonely childhood. Not wanting her to feel that same loneliness, I gave her the toys that I played with as a child. I learned how to deal with her tantrums not through argument but through heart to heart conversation. I volunteered at her school to helped elementary kids play instruments. The big sister instinct in me came out when helping out students, and among them, there was an autistic boy who I took under my wing. He did not understand the music notes; he would often be put off to the side of the classroom,…
When we got into the house I went to pet the dogs. All of a sudden Mom rushed in yelling for Uncle John. I had absolutely no clue what is going on. Then, Uncle John came in the house walking backwards. Come to find out in his hands were holding Papa’s hands, and his feet where in the hands of Mom. They laid him on the floor.…