Such a selfless girl, willing to take on every burden she can. It's in her nature to be helpful, to aid others as best she can. She is a good person.

For this goodness, others are willing to sacrifice her -- and she is all too willing to be sacrificed -- to solve their own selfish problems. I am ashamed to admit my part in using her to save my son.

I expected her to fail, I convinced her to try, and I hoped -- but did not believe -- that she would succeed.

I never expected her to thank me for the chance.