Last night, I was sent to a home because a child was choking. When I arrived, I saw this tiny baby struggling to breathe. She was turning blue and losing strength quickly. Her parents had already tried CPR, but nothing was working. By the time I reached her, she was not breathing.
In that moment, I felt guided and knew exactly what to do. I performed reverse CPR and was able to remove the cereal blocking her throat. Suddenly, she began to breathe again.
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For a brief second, she looked at me and smiled. Then she started crying, and that sound was the most beautiful thing I have ever heard.
After 25 years in law enforcement, this moment stands as the most meaningful experience of my career. It made every year of service worthwhile. I feel deeply humbled and forever changed by what happened.
Little Miss Parham will always hold a special place in my heart.
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