I've been blessed with a number of days where the answer was not only suggested,
but placed right in my hands. One of the more dramatic experiences happened
when I was working as a relatively new ER physician assistant in Upstate NY.
As I was charting on one patient, I heard over the hospital speakers: "CODE BLUE -
Radiology." As I stood up, I saw an X-Ray tech running down the hall toward us.
Drooped over his arm was a completely lifeless two-week-old baby boy!
I tipped his head back, but still no breath, no pulse, no heart sounds. I started
thumb compressions as the ER doctor located a newborn-sized face mask. With
my hands squeezing his tiny chest, that little guy not only came back to life, but
let out a glorious wail! And that day I knew why I was here.
Some special days we're just blessed with an opportunity to make a
tangible difference in someone's life. First responders, teachers, scientists,
plumbers, and even politicians* may benefit others all day long, but the best of
them just do their fine work noiselessly, making the world a better place, and
that's A GREAT REASON TO BE HERE!
*Counselors, electricians, parents, laborers, waitresses, CPR instructors, etc. -
you get the idea.
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