Heart stopping moment

I have had my fair share of heart stopping moments. Car accidents, giving birth and taking my child to the hospital. The routine of a day is changed by a simple phone call. I sat listening but not truly understanding. I have noticed the arch of her back and even asked about it but was told all was fine. Then here I sit replaying the converation over and over. The best chance was to visit the Shriners hospital . My family surrounded my daughter like a herd of elephants arround the young when attacked. The color white (on walls) remind me of that day. Waiting with paperwork, waiting and  trying to distract, waiting and feeling frustrated, waiting. The doctors small talk began and then the examination of her back. He asked me to call the family in. Tears swelled in my eyes, holding my breath. He sat everyone down. All eyes on him. He said "it is days like these that I love my job, I get to tell you that she is ... Fine!" We all had tears of joy while embracing each other, including the doctor. What a glorious day!