Rescuing Jonah; The diagnosis was devastating. But locked inside their child's damaged body was a spirit that challenged them to act From: The Washington Post | Date: October 25, 1998| Author: R.C. Barajas | Copyright 1998 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information

Jonah is sipping water from the double-handled cup held by his father, Michael, when he starts to choke. He sputters for a moment, and his eyes half-close. He has slumped a little to his left, although he is propped up in his highchair between two chopped-off cylinders of bright pink Styrofoam. His arms rest passively on his tray as Michael dries his face with a soft cloth.

"You forgot to tell your throat you were swallowing," says his mother, Margie. "Say, `I'm swallowing, throat! Hel...

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