My runaway ex ran into my ER with his injured daughter, not knowing I was the doctor on duty. He begged me to save her. But when the sweet little girl pulled me close and whispered, “Grandma said your baby shouldn’t be born,” I looked at my ex-husband as his face turned pale with fear…

soundproofed metal walls of our dark enclosure. The stalled elevator became our entire universe.

Eli spoke to me continuously, his voice cracking with intense emotion but remaining entirely, beautifully resilient.

“I’m right here, Valerie! Look at me, keep your eyes on me! I am not leaving you. One more push. I can see her, Val, I can see her dark hair!continue reading …