Window of Opportunity

In the past, I have commented on how I feel that some positive has come out of the loss of Megan Grace. This is almost always in reference to the scholarship.

Sometimes, it is in reference to being able to help others as they face the same reality we did 2 short years ago.

Sadly, this has been the case for a few people in our life since we lost Megan Grace. Each day it happens to many others whom we do not know.

Last week, we were given the chance to help them as well.

The hospital where both of our girls were born contacted me, to see if we would be interested in helping them put together a training program for hospital staff dealing with bereaved families.

I almost literally jumped at the opportunity as did my husband.

Actually, this was a bit of a surprise for us considering we feel they are the most amazing hospital to ever exist due to the top notch care they provide but we agreed to help out anyway.

They are attempting to educate the hospital staff that each one of them can leave a negative memory with a bereaved family through their interaction with the family during such a difficult time.

Fortunately, this did not really happen with either of our children especially with Megan Grace. The care we received during 3 different overnight hospital stays was AMAZING! I have thought back on that time so many times in awe of the respect with which we were treated.

That does not mean that others leave the hospital with the experience. We are absolutely thrilled to help implement such a wonderful training program on a vital topic surrounding patient care.

Leaving the hospital with only memories of your child is devastating so one can only imagine how much worse it would be if you were also left with negative memories of your care.

So, if you are reading my blog by chance and have something to say regarding this topic please leave a comment. I'll read each of them in preparation for our meeting with the hospital staff next week.

Thanks in advance!