Layla Grace Children's Cancer Research Foundation

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The holidays have more meaning for us than they ever have before. Bryson was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in March of last year, so we have spent an Easter in the hospital. To still celebrate, my husband, Tim, and I decorated the windows and the room. Several organizations brought all sorts of goodies for the kids, and The Snowdrop Foundation put on an Easter egg hunt. We count ourselves as blessed to be sharing this special time with him. We truly know the meaning of living everyday as a gift.

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When my child, Bryson, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on March 14, 2009, sanity went out the window. The first important thing that helped me was to cry. That day, while Bryson was with his daddy and family, I just let it all out. After the shock of the news finally wore off, I walked around the floor and met other parents. I found it was the best way to ease a lot of the anxiety because it helped me realize that I was not so alone. Having to be in the hospital for any amount of time is not easy for anyone but here are some of the ways that I was able to make the hospital a home away from home.

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