Last week we received this beautiful message from a family currently staying on Kamran’s Ward at Oxford Children’s Hospital, and we wanted to share a little of it because it speaks to the heart of why Milly’s Smiles exists.
“Just wanted to send you a message to say thank you for our beautiful bag. It’s made our poorly pup very happy, and Milly the elephant has been welcomed into the bunny fold. Thank you for all you do. Love, Ellie and Elodie x”
Ellie went on to share a little more of their journey. Her daughter Elodie has been diagnosed with a rare spindle cell tumour. After surgery, they had hoped for home but during a follow-up MRI, Elodie had a seizure and was readmitted.
“It’s relentlessly scary, and we’re running on adrenaline for sure, but I cannot tell you how much she already treasures her blanket. And the neck pillow is currently being used to keep her cannula hand propped up.”
“It’s like a big family here. So many shared experiences, everyone scared and putting on a brave face, but equally everyone happy to stop and give you a hug whilst you cry. You don’t know it until you go through it.”
We are deeply moved by Ellie’s words. Our Milly Bags are filled with both comfort and essential items, each bag is packed with love and support and is a reminder that families are not alone on this overwhelming and frightening journey.
To Ellie and Elodie we are holding you in our hearts, and sending love and strength to you both.
To everyone who supports Milly’s Smiles this is the difference you help us to make, every single day.
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