Autumn Leaves
It was a rainy foggy autumn morning. I accompanied my family to our local YMCA, where my children would practice
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Daddy is Home
It was a long day. In reality, it had been a series of long days, and long weeks, of a
When Doctors Cry
It’s alright Melissa. You can dry your tears now. This is just part of the job we do. I know,
Bloody Sunday
Sunday morning. It was still dark outside, but I forced myself out of bed. Got to go to work. I
The Wedding
The young couple looks gorgeous that day. He looks impressive in his impeccable Marine Corps Dress Blue uniform. While she
Angel’s Wings
It was a dreary snowy day in January. I drove to the hospital with snow coming down and with strong
The Letter
Dear Dr. (Pinoytransplant), On July 12, 2012 you saved my life – and I’ll always thank you. Kindly,
Till Death Do Us Part
“I want to go home and take care of my husband.” That was what Dorothy* said just shortly after we
Puto Rounds
Sometime in the year 2000, in the heart of New York, New York. In the hallways of the intensive care
The Language of Grief
I was sitting in a consultation room of our ICU. I was having a discussion with the family members of