Shanksteps #83The baby was convulsing. Â Her head was arched back towards her toes. Â Toes were curled backwards. Â The arms were beating a rhythm that could be confused with the drums outside. Â Sweat beads formed on her tiny forehead. Â And breaths…
Shanksteps # 80
Shanksteps # 80Meningitis vs. SacrificeOne week ago, 13-year-old Birmé came into the hospital with a 5-day history of headache and neck pain.  She was diagnosed with meningitis (the first of the season) and started on a long course of antibiotics.…
Shanksteps #79-Greg
She is burned from the thighs to her ankles on both legs. Â It’s “cold”, 62 degrees. Â She was huddling next to the fire when her cloths caught on fire. Â Â She lives in the mountains and they brought her to the…
Shanksteps #77
Shanksteps #77 Have you ever had to think of surgery on your child? Â I’m sure some of you have, but I had not until recently. Â Well not actually my child, but someone who I was responsible for and felt as…