I visited the children’s hospital on Friday. The first two kids in the lobby didn’t want to see me (even though I wanted to see them!). Then there was a girl who was really excited and held out her arms to me. Underneath her mask, my human could tell she was most likely born with some serious medical issues. Funny enough, I didn’t even notice that. I was just happy to have a new friend. I also met a young girl in a stroller who enjoyed me, and was petted by a girl standing with the help of a pair of crutches.
Next we visited the exam rooms. It seemed like nearly every kid was getting x-rays, or their parents were looking at their x-rays. The first child we saw was a girl wearing cat ears! Of course she was thrilled to see me. The next girl I saw was in a hospital top and had to leave for her x-rays. She was bummed she couldn’t spend more time with me. Then I saw a little boy and spent time with him while the doctor and his mother discussed his broken arm. The children during this visit were all exceptionally nice.
Back out in the lobby, I visited with a toddler, and a family with two girls. One of them was quiet and seemed to have some developmental challenges going on. But she was so sweet and kind to me that I let her pick me up for a photo and I didn’t even squirm like I do sometimes.
Usually for these visits, I’m there to spread happiness and help create a calm atmosphere. This time the kids made me feel even calmer too!
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It’s lovely what you and your human do. You bring joy to.people sick or injured. High five Summer
I love reading all about the visits you make to do your therapy for children and adults alike! You truly are a very special kitty!
You do such important “work” Summer…..those kids sometimes just feel so lost in the hospital with people asking questions and poking and prodding them but seeing a soft, friendly, sweet kitty can brighten the darkest of days. You are good “medicine” for them!
Hugs, Teddy
WoW! What a terrific cat you are! I won’t even let my human pick me up without getting all teeth and claws. Don’t those little grabby hands bug you? It is so terrific that you can go and spread the love around!
I am glad you are back to visiting sick children. I think you are just what they need to brighten their day.
Yore toetallee THE BESTEST Summer!! WEll dun cheerin uo so many kidletss! Yore amazin!
***purrss*** BellaDharma an ((huggiess)) BellaSita Mum
I love reading about these visits, Summer!
What a wonderful rapport you have with all these kids, Summer! We are in awe of the work you do!
Purrs,
Tama and Benny
I am glad you had a good visit, Summer.
You are such a sweetie. I admire you and your human for spreading so much joy.
I’m so glad you had a nice visit. You bring joy wherever you go.
Another successful therapy visit. Lucky are the patients that get
to see you on a visit. I know you feel lucky to do the visits.
What beautiful work you do Summer, I’m glad you’re back on the job – those kids need you.
Such a wonderful visit, you are an amazing therapist sweet Summer!
Summer, how I wish I could meet you as well.
It sounds like you like visiting the kids best, Summer.
You are very brave and kind, Summer.