Doctor saves premature baby, baby grows up to be a fireman and saves the doctor 30 years later

The rescue actually happened back in 2011 but they recently reunited for a fundraiser which is why the story is now trending.  Personally, I like the last sentence in the story.

Trokey was just 3.2 pounds at birth, and doctors had initially gave him a 50/50 chance at surviving. But his pediatrician — Dr. Shannon — helped save his life, staying with the infant around the clock until his health improved and he was stable.

“It’s amazing to watch them all grow up, but to have one come back in your life, on a day you really need it, that’s really incredible,” Shannon said.

On Sunday, the two met up again for a good cause, both shaving off their hair to raise money to potentially help save others live.

“It’s a great feeling, and now he’s my son’s pediatrician,” Trokey said.

Full story @ KTLA.com

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  • I mowed the yard for the first time this year and was quite surprised at the number of mosquitoes that were out.
  • Yesterday on The TICKET I heard George Dunham  talk about how he doesn’t like it when he walks into a place two-minutes before closing and the employees look put out.  That sounds like a man that has never worked in the retail or food and service.
  • I think Trevor Noah is an excellent choice to take over ‘The Daily Show’ after Jon Stewart. In his three brief experiences I found him to be highly insightful focusing on meatier and more serious pieces, which I think will help him in interviews. My only complaint is that all the best fake news shows are using non-Americans to poke fun at American culture and politics on American soil, though John Oliver is a U.S. citizen.  I’m just not sure how that will translate or be accepted.  According to this article, Bill Simmons seems to have some kind of inside source and stated that the job was first offered to Amy Poehler, Louis CK, and Amy Schumer, but they all turned it down.
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  • Here’s an interesting article on what it takes to book a hotel for a sitting president.  No longer is there a person that tastes food for poison, rather there’s someone that oversees the purchase of the groceries and the preparation of the food.
  • After this week, South Dakota will be the only state our current president hasn’t visited.
  • Even Christian Bookstores Have Had It With Fake Testimonials About Heaven
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  • Today’s dose of ‘MURICA! [YouTube, language warning]
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  • Something for Baylor and SMU folks – The Real Estate Eight
  • That sure was one giant human on last night’s ‘Better Call Saul’.  Hamlin also had a very ugly tie knot with his knit tie.
  • Amazon is now offering home repair services.
  • What I Learned by Becoming a Bodybuilder at Age 45
  • Last night Letterman had the star of the new Netflix series ‘Marvel’s Daredevil’ and the actor said he was told to talk about the benefits of binge-watching.
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