Sometimes people are put in your lives for a reason; we learned that this year with all that we have been through with our daughter, Tessa. So many people have touched our lives and have helped us during the most difficult time in our lives. Some old friendships were made stronger, while others tended to […]
Patient Families Take In All The Wonder Of The Polar Express
They arrived in their PJs – warm flannels, fleece onsies, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle hoodies and pretty “Elsa” and “Anna” gowns. After taking big steps up into the train, they found their seats and pressed their noses to the window. This Polar Express trip could not have been more magical for hundreds of children who […]
The world is full of wonder: a message reinforced on the Polar Express
The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad made 2 train cars available for patient families of Akron Children’s so they could enjoy the wonder of the “Polar Express.”
Just what the doctor ordered: A day with Thomas the Tank
My family arrived bright and early to the Boston Mill Train Station on Friday. My 3- and 5-year-olds were ready to experience Thomas the Tank in real life based on their “as seen on TV” perceptions. My husband, Hank, and I were more interested to see what this experience would mean to the other riders. […]
