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You are here: Home / Diary / Christmas Party at the Children’s Hospital

Christmas Party at the Children’s Hospital

December 13, 2018 By: Summer Samba37 Comments

Summer visits the children's hospital to discover there's a Christmas party going on, and lots of kids to visit.

I’m really glad I wore my festive collar for my therapy cat visit to the children’s hospital! When I arrived, there was a Christmas party going on, and something like 50 kids to see! So it was quite a big day for me.

The lobby area had a huge Christmas tree, and the waiting area was full of families. This is the hospital where doctors help kids with physical disabilities, so many of the patients I saw had mobility issues or were missing limbs. I love when kids pet me who have a hard time doing it. They are usually still gentle with me, and I’m actually helping them work with their arms and hands by just being there for them. Like the first little girl. Her arms were twisted… but not at all useless. She petted me for a very long time, and even though her hands were at an awkward angle, her touch still felt good. Another little girl was there with her very nice dad. Between dad jokes, he told me and my human about their Siamese cat at home.

After going through the lobby, we went into the area with the exam rooms, and it seemed like nearly every one was occupied. But we went from room to room, and most of the patients wanted to spend a few minutes with me. I felt sad for one boy because he came running up to me, but his mother said he was asthmatic so we couldn’t visit. He really loved seeing me, though. In another room, an older boy was lying down on an exam table, and he was so happy to have me come hang out with him. He put his arm around me and hugged me close, and I purred for him.

Back in the lobby area, some of the staff posed with me before we left. My human and I were really fortunate for this visit — we had a helper. She’s one of our therapy organization members that is currently without a pet, so she assists on some visits. We really needed her this time! She was able to handle the camera and take photos for the kids, and my human could focus on making sure our visits were quality time for both me and the patients.

Did I mention how much I love what I do?

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  1. LESLEY CASTLE says

    December 25, 2020 at 2:02 am

    How sad that the little boy with asthma didn’t get to pet you. The mom should have let him. Then washed his hands, etc. Besides, you are such a clean kitty too. I have allergies and asthma, but it never stopped me from having kitties. Never had an asthma attack because of them either.

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  2. Maggie says

    January 19, 2019 at 3:25 pm

    I love what you do too, Summer and kind Human!
    Your presence is such a gift to children and adults in a difficult time.

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  3. Valentine says

    December 17, 2018 at 4:41 pm

    And you are so-o amazing at what you do! Christmas came early to those kids at the hospital and their Christmas was YOU! Kisses.

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  4. Teddy says

    December 16, 2018 at 2:36 am

    Summer I know you love what you do but just imagine all the happiness you bring to all those kids – they love you and LOVE that they can have a few minutes with some truly unconditional love from a beautiful kitty!

    Hugs, Teddy

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  5. Lola The Rescued cat says

    December 14, 2018 at 8:31 am

    Our mom says you are a superb therapist! Much better than she is. MOL

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  6. Cathy Keisha says

    December 14, 2018 at 8:19 am

    How pawsome that you walked in on the pawty like a big pawty surprise! Even though you had your festive collar on, it would have been cool if you had your Santa dress too. You do good work making those sick kids happy.

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  7. Laila and ANGEL Minchie says

    December 14, 2018 at 7:11 am

    Bet the kids loved you in your beautiful festive collar!

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  8. Lesley says

    December 14, 2018 at 12:47 am

    You do so much good Summer. It made me sad, the part about the little boy with asthma. I have allergies and asthma but have always had kitties. I just take allergy medicine so it’s all good now.

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  9. Spitty the Kitty says

    December 13, 2018 at 10:18 pm

    Aww, Summer, what a good day this was! I know every little bit of joy that comes into the lives of these children is so important! You let them have a little bit of regular fun in this midst of all the medical treatments. Bravo!

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  10. Catherine Lingg says

    December 13, 2018 at 10:15 pm

    Summer, you are one special kitty. You give unselfishly, you bring joy to those who have a lot of challenges. You make them smile and show them love. I love you Summer

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  11. BeadedTail says

    December 13, 2018 at 5:41 pm

    Have we mentioned how amazing you are? It’s so wonderful how many people’s lives you touch, Summer.

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  12. Toby and Leia says

    December 13, 2018 at 5:08 pm

    Yeaa for another wonderful, amazing, heartwarming visit from the Superb Summer.

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  13. Margaret Elmendorf says

    December 13, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    Oh Summer, you are just so good to go put smiles on all the kid’s faces and the grown ups too. Well done.

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  14. William's Kith & Kin says

    December 13, 2018 at 4:54 pm

    Summer, we know you get as much pleasure as you give with these visits!

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  15. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    December 13, 2018 at 4:03 pm

    You and your human bring happiness to all those you visit.

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  16. Melissa & Mudpie says

    December 13, 2018 at 3:27 pm

    You and your human are doing the work of the angels!

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  17. Grace says

    December 13, 2018 at 1:19 pm

    And have I mentioned that you and your human are doing the work of angels with this visits?

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  18. gina says

    December 13, 2018 at 1:15 pm

    thank you, Summer for brightening those kids day. love the collar!

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  19. Random felines says

    December 13, 2018 at 1:01 pm

    we bet kids in hospitals are even more sad this time of year so we are especially glad you were able to visit

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  20. CRAIG S. C. OKAJIMA says

    December 13, 2018 at 12:34 pm

    Awesome. Just awesome, how you made these children happy.

    I know how great it is to pet you, in person. It had to be beyond incredible for these children.

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  21. Emma and Buster says

    December 13, 2018 at 12:13 pm

    Oh you are such a saint Summer. Do you get miffed sometimes when the visit gets too long and too many people/kids to see?

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    • Summer Samba says

      December 13, 2018 at 1:28 pm

      I don’t get miffed, but I do get a little fussy.

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  22. Ellen Pilch says

    December 13, 2018 at 11:36 am

    You spread a lot of love Summer. 🙂

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  23. caren gittleman says

    December 13, 2018 at 11:28 am

    Summer you look precious and I am certain you made so many super happy!

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  24. Tamago says

    December 13, 2018 at 11:20 am

    Sounds like it was a wonderful visit. You brighten hearts of these kids!

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  25. Rene S says

    December 13, 2018 at 11:15 am

    This post gave me warm fuzzies.

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  26. Purrjamm Cats says

    December 13, 2018 at 10:37 am

    What a beautiful heartwarming visit. You and your mom touch so many different lives leaving forever memories and happiness. We love to hear about your visits. You are loved. Purrs

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  27. Meezer’s mewS & terrieristical woofs says

    December 13, 2018 at 10:27 am

    Can you hop on a plane and come to petcretary’s work place this evening?? We are having our Christmas party there tonight! As if, MOL!

    Anypaws it sounds like you were indeed a blessing on your recent visit.
    I do not think there wil be any kitties at our pawrty, though maybe some residents will have their peeps bring in their doggies:)
    (They are pets, well behaved, but not therapy trained, however there are some of them that likely could do that if they were certified.)

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  28. Madi and Mom says

    December 13, 2018 at 10:12 am

    Summer I’m positive you brought many smiles to many faces….
    Bless you and your human for your visits.
    Hugs Cecilia

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  29. Annie says

    December 13, 2018 at 9:36 am

    Summer, although I have no interest whatsoever in being in public, the lady wishes she could bring joy to children in hospitals (and others) the way you do. It must be very rewarding. We think this was indeed an extra special visit.

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  30. Pat K says

    December 13, 2018 at 9:10 am

    Great work Summer. You and your human make a lot of
    people happy. I know you added a lot to their special
    Christmas celebration day.

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  31. Eastside Cats says

    December 13, 2018 at 7:43 am

    Summer, your work is worth its weight in gold!

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  32. dma says

    December 13, 2018 at 6:18 am

    you do great work…

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  33. The Island Cat says

    December 13, 2018 at 5:12 am

    Summer, we love what you do too!

    Reply
  34. Brian Frum says

    December 13, 2018 at 4:29 am

    Such a wonderful time to visit and you sure brought the smiles sweet Summer!

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  35. The Poupounette Gang says

    December 13, 2018 at 1:47 am

    All your visits are great, Summer, but this one sounds really, really special!

    Purrs,
    The Chans

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  36. The kitties of purring pines says

    December 13, 2018 at 12:17 am

    You reallly needed an assistant! Glad you had a great time.

    Reply

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