When Falah closes his eyes, he sees himself high above the clouds, in the cockpit of a fighter jet. When he imagines his future self, he is a pilot who helps to defend his country from the forces which seek to destroy. But today Falah is laying in his hospital bed recovering from the surgery …
Before Surgery, Falah Was Falling Behind—Not Anymore Read More »
Sometimes living takes you by surprise. Zahraa was in the step-down unit when we asked what her hopes are for the future. Today is just the first day after her surgery, but she is already well enough to smile at silly jokes. She is relaxed in her bed, and turned down the pain medication our …
She was blue. Well, she was beyond blue actually—purple. We started the day with a little purple baby thrust into our arms. “She doesn’t look very well.” That might be the understatement of the year. Umalbanen was admitted immediately, and examined to see just what was going on. The verdict? She was hours from death. …
