Daily writing prompt
When you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up?
When I was five, I decided I wanted to be both a doctor and a mommy. In my mind, I could do it all, head off to work with a baby on my hip, ready to take on whatever the day might bring. My dolls became my first patients, carefully wrapped in blankets and lined up in a neat row, waiting patiently for their checkups. I listened to their tiny hearts, soothed their imaginary fevers, and made sure each one was well cared for before moving on to the next.
Even then, I knew two things for certain: babies would bring me joy, and helping others was simply the right thing to do.
Tales of a Family 