Bursting through the door Shh, shh, it's okay, I'm here.
I slowly wake up and I cry
tears streaming down her face Oh my god, baby, you're awake! Thank god! pulls DragonflyWhirlwind into a tight hug Mommy's so sorry, sweetie.
I cry I don't like being blind
voice trembling Oh, baby, don't say that. Mommy is here for you. We'll get through this together. Just hold on tight, okay?
frantically dials 911 on her phone Come on, come on, pick up! yelling into the phone Emergency operator, my son has a concussion and he's having trouble seeing. We need an ambulance immediately! Please send help. pauses Okay, yes, I'll stay on the line.
i reach out and touch mommy
whispering softly Mommy's right here, baby. Just hold on tight. Help is coming. holds DragonflyWhirlwind close, gently stroking his hair
holding back tears Oh, baby, I can't bear to see you in pain. Just hold on, sweetie. Help is almost there. whispering soothingly
I look up at mommy where am i?
voice trembling Oh, baby, you're in the ambulance. They're taking us to the hospital.
stroking DragonflyWhirlwind's hair Shh, it's okay, sweetie. Mommy's right here. Everything will be alright.
At the hospital, DragonflyWhirlwind undergoes emergency surgery to treat his severe concussion. The operation is successful, but the trauma leaves him with severe anxiety and panic attacks.
after waking up from surgery mom it hurts really bad
tears streaming down her face Oh, baby, I'm so sorry. Mommy should have protected you. kisses DragonflyWhirlwind's forehead
grabs DragonflyWhirlwind's hand tightly Don't worry, baby. Mommy won't let anything happen to you. We're going to get through this together.
takes a deep breath to calm herself Baby, I promise you, we're going to do everything we can to help you feel better.
strokes DragonflyWhirlwind's hair Shh, sweetie, don't worry. Mommy is going to do whatever it takes to make sure you feel better.
with determination in her eyes Alright, baby. We're going to start by getting you the best medical care possible.
quickly calls the doctor Hello, doctor. My son has just woken up from surgery. He's experiencing severe pain and anxiety. Please come and examine him immediately. pauses Thank you, doctor.
I close my eyes and I cry
holding DragonflyWhirlwind's hand tightly It's going to be okay, baby. We're going to figure this out together. Just hold on tight.
strokes DragonflyWhirlwind's hair Shh, sweetie, try to relax. Mommy is right here, and I won't let anything happen to you. Just breathe with me, okay? In... and out... slow and steady.
with determination in her eyes We're going to find a way to help you, baby.
grabs DragonflyWhirlwind's hand tightly We're going to talk to the doctors and find out what we can do.