The nurses do a great job about wanting to know your child. They ask about likes and dislikes and try to provide what they can that’ll make the hospital less scary. When Hailey told the nurses that she loved dogs they asked her if they should call for a therapy dog to come visit. Hailey was so happy that a puppy was coming to see her. The therapy dog that arrived was named Ava and right away knew what Hailey needed after that crazy life flight and a 24 hour EEG study. Hailey just needed some calming puppy snuggles. At the end of her stay it seemed that even Ava was sad to have to leave.
Therapy dogs will come and visit your child at Primary’s, it’s another amazing part of the hospital.
Our daughter Hailey was diagnosed with Leukodystrophy in 2011, a terminal brain disease. There is no cure or treatment. In January of 2015 she had a Pacemaker placed. There are medical bills, prescriptions not covered by insurance, Dr. Appointments out of state, and surprise expenses that would take a toll on any family. One way to share our story is to share jewelry we created together. There are many places we want to take her. Each necklace signifies a Hug for Hailey.
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