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Tag Archives: kids
This tree (and the moments of kindness) fell and we all heard it
(5 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
Loading ...Here is a moving side story about slain San Diego police officer Jeremy Henwood, who was killed without provocation while on duty recently. It made my heart fall through my body to the floor. Because Officer Henwood fell, everybody is … Continue reading
Mother of the Year
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...A mother is holding her 3-year-old son in her arms. He had a witnessed seizure. He appears somnolent but has good eye contact. “He had a seizure last night too.” “Has he had seizures before?” “No. First one last night.” … Continue reading
Next stop: Adulthood
(2 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5) Loading ...Dear college students, I know you’re sitting for an exam, and your future may (most likely not) depend on the exam, but when your professor falls down and cracks his head open at the front of the classroom, it really … Continue reading
I asked for one thing, and one thing only
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...We’re transporting a 15-year-old hyperglycemic boy who is vomiting a lot of clear liquid. I stuff a bunch of paper towels into a large vomit basin to try to keep the liquid from sloshing around. It smells like 7-Up. “Diet … Continue reading
Somebody pays alright
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Code 3 for the diabetic 12-year-old vomiting. As I open the front door, fire is being yelled at. By the patient’s mother. “I can call 911 all I want and you gonna take him to the hospital! And Medicaid will … Continue reading
