Blanket forts, healthy hearts and life: What our families are thankful for

When parents and children first arrive at our front door — no matter why or from where they come — they forever become part of our extended family. On this Thanksgiving, just like the 47 million others who are traveling to see loved ones, we too packed up the car and drove to visit 11 of the families who have stayed with us at Boston Children’s over the years. We wanted to find out what they were most thankful for and what makes this season special to them. Thank you to the families of Ella S., Julian, Ella D., Addison, Callum, Nora, Avery, Jace, Molly, Charlotte, Murphy and Robbie for welcoming us into your homes. And thank you for sharing your stories of hope with the parents who may be carrying their child through our front door right now.   Click on a child’s name to learn more. Photos by Katherine C. Cohen.  Ella S. “There is little worse than watching your child struggle with a life-threatening condition. In those times when you are begging the powers above to get your child through this, you promise everything, but mostly you promise to never take a moment for granted. It’s hard to live up to that promise day to day — when you’re running late or during tantrums — but then you watch them sleep, watch them change and grow and learn. Then you remember that promise. You remember what really matters. We are thankful for those moments.” – Carrie, Ella S.’s mom   Julian “I was thankful on Thanksgiving two...
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