Sometimes no one sees what happens behind the closed doors of an operating room. No one hears the tense silence, the sound of monitors, the weight of responsibility resting on two hands… and two hearts. Today, a mother and daughter stood side by side for 10 straight hours. Tired, sweaty, exhausted — but driven by one purpose: not letting a life slip away. Often, just one glance between them said everything: “We’re in this together.” “We won’t give up.” “It will work.” And it did. When they final

For many years, long before sunrise, I’ve been used to switching on the cockpit lights while the city is still asleep. I have seen dawns that most people will never see, crossed clouds that looked like cotton, carried people to reunite with family, with love, with new beginnings. I love being a pilot. But today is different. Today, while everyone gets ready to celebrate with the ones they love, I am here, alone in this quiet cockpit, with my heart full of gratitude… and a little bit of longing.

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