She was so well taken care of at the Children's Hospital. They gave her crafts to do, games to play, a stuffed animal with an IV needle, a new blanket for her to keep and so many other ways that they went above and beyond to keep her comfortable and happy.
My #2, daughter, an RN and her husband is in the medical field too - were so impressed with the care of our little princess.
It is such a great gift to know that our children are being taken care of in such a loving and compassionate setting.
God gives people gifts and we try to recognize those gifts to see where we can make a difference in the world. Not just for ourselves, but for others.
We need to search our hearts to see what talents we have.
It wasn't just the Doctors and nurses at the Children's Hospital that make it a special place, it has to be a team effort from the administrative staff to the maintenance crew and people that wash the sheets.
I could see in the "treasures" that she brought home that there are many volunteers and organizations that donate as well - from the homemade little quilt to the kit to make the cute octopus from yarn. The kit lovingly put together with instructions and everything she needed to make it.
These ideas can be inspiration for youth groups and Youth Ministry projects - there are places in our own areas that can use these "treasures".
Our youth make blankets for the Baptism Ministry at our parish. They come and sit around the table and tie the knots and make beautiful baby blankets. These can also be lap blankets to give to nursing facilities and hospitals with swing beds.
When my Dad was close to death, Hospice wheeled in a cart with a beautiful handmade blanket that had the Lord's Prayer on it. My Mom was so happy to lay that blanket over him - to wrap him in the love of our Lord.
We don't know who we are going to touch with acts of kindness, but just know that they don't go un-noticed. They may not be noticed by everyone, but isn't that what it is all about.
"Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we shall reap our harvest, if we do not give up"
Galatians 6:9
Mother Mary, Pray for us to share our time, talent and treasures with others! Amen
