I stare at Mia's perfectly still figure lying on the bed as I pat her hair lightly while the doctor examines her, her breathing is very faint.. She looks very peaceful and calm now that she's asleep in contrast to the heart wrenching pain she goes through most of the time she's awake. Looking at my baby who has become skinny and less lively because of sickness brings tears to my eyes and a fresh ache to my heart. I would gladly trade my life in exchange for hers without hesitation.

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