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Separated Again

(Winona)

The stillness in the room is deafening, every second stretching out unbearably as I lean over Abby. She isn't breathing but I can hear a slow, faint heartbeat in my ear as I press it to her chest.

"Call 911!" I cry out as I prepare to get some breaths into Abby. I'm too scared to try compressions as it may do more damage than help.

Phillip's voice breaks through my fog of panic. I'm on it, calling them now!" His voice is laced with

urgency.

"Tell them she's under Dr. Green at St. Michael's hospital. She needs to

go there."

İ

His words tumble out as he speaks. "Yes, it's an emergency. My daughter, she's... she's not breathing and she just had heart surgery two months ago. We need an ambulance now!"

I hear him recounting details of the hospital and doctor. He tells them what I'm doing. I'm giving her gentle but regular breaths. Please let it help.

Anne talks now. "I'm calling Sheila Hobbs."

Abby's lungs, Phillip kneels

"They're on their way," he reassures, his hand finding a spot on my back, trying to offer comfort. "Just keep going.

the phone back into her

as fast as

beat echoing

is unbearable, and I'm vaguely aware of the tears streaming down my face as I work to keep her alive. "Come on, Abby, please," I whisper between breaths, my voice cracking Phillip's voice is soft but firm as he tries to soothe Abby, who remains frighteningly still. "Hey, kiddo, you've got to come back to us, okay?

around me, a sound I've never been

burst through the door, their presence a blur of motion as

assess Abby's condition. One of them, a seasoned professional with a calm demeanor, sets up an automatic ventilator,

tiny chest matches with the rise and fall. "We're assisting her breathing." he explains to us, his voice steady despite the urgency of the situation. Mumma

You sure did well

hands clenched, watching every movement with intense focus. "Will she be okay?" His voice cracks slightly, the fear apparent

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Phillip. "We're doing everything we can right now. This will help her breathe until we can get her under

his eyes flicking to

is slow and

out her phone to communicate with the hospital. I'm calling Dr. Green," she announces, her tone professional as she steps aside for a moment of privacy. "I'm not sure how we can help her heartbeat get stronger, especially

"Dr. Green, we have Abby Joseph here with a

with Dr. Green turning into a muffled. exchange that leaves me anxiously trying to pick up any piece

more relaxed. "Dr. Green is readying his team for her arrival. We need to

transport Abby, the paramedics work with a well-oiled efficiency. They secure Abby onto the stretcher, the ventilator still attached, ensuring she receives continuous respiratory support. They check her IV

uncontrollably and

comes and wraps a blanket

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