DAWN WILL RISE 

By Tessa Harvey

    Finally the surgeon stood in the doorway of the waiting room, pulling off her surgical mask, stripping her gloves. A young nurse accompanied her and took those items from the doctor. She thanked the nurse.
    Mark and Ella were on edge, obviously, as were their other relatives so Dr. Anders spoke quickly. "I am June Anders. We met previously. Dawn's operation took a longer time because it was very complicated. We have done the very best we could and are hopeful of complete success."
    Before they could say a word, she held up her hand.
    "if you are agreeable, just the parents accompany me. I will take you to Dawn." She smiled with fondness at their other baby and asked Ella if the child would sleep longer....possibly!  Ella nodded, somewhat tearfully. Mark also was close to tears after so much stress.
    Dawn lay asleep on her back, her arms thrown out over her head. The doctor was surprised and looked at the attendant who said that her charge woke briefly, looking for someone. "Your child is very strong. The fibreglass cast stays on for a while."

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