Tonight's picture was taken in August of 2008. It was during Mattie's first admission to the in-patient unit. Which in and of itself was an OVERWHELMING experience. Transitioning from your own home and those freedoms to living in a shoe box of a hospital room, with people constantly coming in and out of your room (day and night), not to mention being surrounded by life threatening illnesses and hearing cries and other issues within the surrounding rooms, was a complete nightmare. Which was why the woman in this photo was a God sent. Linda was Mattie's child life specialist. We were introduced to her the first week Mattie started treatment. I am not sure I could have managed without her, and I know Mattie most certainly would not have been able to cope. That day, Linda set up a painting area outside Mattie's room, in the hallway of the pediatric intensive care unit. Mattie took to Linda and she learned right away, Mattie was all about creating and building. This photo captures the beginning of a beautiful friendship!
Quote of the day: I like this place and could willingly waste my time in it. ~ William Shakespeare
My neighbor came over this morning to deliver me another freshly baked pie. I watch my neighbor's house when they go away and the pie was to thank me for collecting sticks, branches, and other debris from their yard while they were gone. I am a pie fan, so I happily work for pie!
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