I had a very thought provoking time at the Children's Leukemia Hospital today. There were around thirty children in the ward. Some rooms had eight beds, others had only two. Some were in tents to ward off infections. All had at least two family members with them---one had six! While some of these children are from our city, many are from elsewhere. One mom and son had been in the hospital for three months! This must mean that she has given up her job to stay with him. Can you imagine keeping a two year old in a crowded room in his bed for three months? (There were lots of computers with videos!) I enjoyed passing out the snacks and doing crafts with the older ones, but this visit has left me thinking. What more can be done to help these families from out of town?
Be thankful today for quality healthcare that is nearby!
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