Giving Well - Winter 2013 - (Page 5)

and went shopping with friends and rode a bike. Christian was readmitted on March 28. We Need Your Help Good things are happening at T.C. ompson Children’s Hospital at Erlanger because of caring people like you. With the recent renovation of the surgery department and the newly established Emily Ransom CT Ranch, a cheerful, child-friendly outpatient environment now welcomes our smallest cancer patients. e inpatient renovation is the final component and the culmination of a vision for family-centered care. Children’s Hospital Foundation is seeking community support to renovate all 49 inpatient rooms, which would include: D New paint, flooring, windows, window treatments and ceiling tiles D Electric “smart beds” that feature push-button repositioning, sound systems and in-bed scales D Updated cribs for newborns D Custom headwalls for beds that conceal all medical gases, sharp containers and glove dispensers and have drawers to store belongings D New amenities, such as parent chairs, flat-screen TVs and DVD players D Custom murals and wall art D Two parent kitchens and two playrooms e total project cost is $1.8 million. Additionally, a local foundation has offered a match to all gifts secured for this campaign. is foundation will help your gift go even further by providing an additional dollar for every $3 given. April 2012: Things rapidly digressed for Christian as she started to develop life-threatening complications. Just as she recovered from one thing, she would be hit by another. Christian was on a ventilator in the PICU the last five weeks of her life, and yet we had positive interactions with her during this time. She would respond to our questions and smile occasionally. One day, Bailey stood by her sister’s bed and started talking to her. Even though Christian could not respond, she continued to tell her about current events. It was a very special day. May 26, 2012: Chris arrived in the PICU first and could tell things were declining. When I walked into Christian’s room that morning, I knew Christian would be leaving us that day. Chris and I read our devotional for the day. The scripture was Revelation 22:13: “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” Chris and I told Christian we loved her and that it was OK to go to her heavenly home. Bailey held her hand as Christian left this home for her perfect home with Jesus. During Christian’s illness, she touched many lives. The morning she was leaving this world, nurses, doctors and friends quietly poured into her room to tell her goodbye. Christian ran the longest race of her life. Dr. Gratias says, “Christian broke the tape. Christian won her race. She is whole and healthy now, running streets of gold.” My beautiful daughter, Christian, received exceptional care the 115 days she was admitted to Children’s Hospital. She was an incredible girl and she is leaving a great legacy. We hope that we can honor Christian’s memory and make things better for children in our community and region by giving back to the hospital that delivered exceptional care to Christian the last year of her life. 1 BE THE MIRACLE For more information on how you can make a difference in the lives of sick or injured children, call 423-778-6600. Christian at the GPS track. DON’T MISS the Miracle Kids Tree Lighting on Nov. 27 in the Medical Mall 5

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Giving Well - Winter 2013

Giving Well - Winter 2013
A Race Well Run
One Chaplain Reflects on the Amazing Things Happening Within Erlanger’s Walls
Five Ways to Make Miracles Happen

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