If you’re the parent of a small child—or any size or age child, really—here’s a good reminder of why you should hold your baby a little closer and be thankful for them.
It turned out to be so much worse: There is a malfunction in the muscle that helps break down and move waste out of Bridgette’s body. Doctors diagnosed the baby with a variety of problems, including short bowel syndrome (SBS). Bridgette spends up to 20 hours a day receiving total parenteral nutrition infusions, which means she is literally tethered to the hospital for all but a few hours.
With all these challenges—along with the accompanying surgeries, infections, and blood transfusions—Bridgette’s family has faced a severe emotional and financial burden. Family, friends, and the Ronald McDonald House have been invaluable in helping Brittany and her other daughter, Malaya, be near Bridgette. But as Brittany looks to relocate the family to a new home closer to the hospital, the financial strain has become too much to handle.
Though she’d hoped to avoid asking for help, Brittany has set up a Go Fund Me page to help defray the costs. While most people would probably prefer to handle things on their own, it’s worth remembering everyone faces or will face some kind of health challenge; on some level, we’re all in this together and there’s no reason to feel isolated or alone. So if you’re thankful for your children, why not spare a moment to help those parents and children who need a little extra help?
