We had a lot of ups and downs during our time with Lennon. It often felt like we couldn't catch a break. If it wasn't a late shipment of meds, it was another hospitalization, or an issue with billing, our own payroll, or something broken at home. There were even a few times that we found ourselves with car trouble...
A broken window on a vehicle is a pain for any family; but for a family that constantly feels the pressure of having to be on top of things all the time, it is even worse.
Our nurse and friend "Miss Nikki" watched us go through these minor irritations over and over again, so when she learned about a family with a broken window on their van, she spoke up right away.
Knowing the frustration of dealing with vehicle repairs and constantly needing to travel for doctor's appointments, we wanted to move quickly to help this family. We started making phone calls that afternoon and by the next morning were able to come up with a solution.
With the support of two community businesses, Discount Glass and Dodge City Salvage, we were able to locate and arrange for the installation of a new window. The family was then able to schedule the installation at their convenience. I know it might sound selfish, but it gives me a sense of peace knowing that they had one less thing to worry about this week.
Although this is not what we had originally talked about doing for Lennon's Legacy Foundation, our mission does say that we are going to support the families of medically needy children. We hope to take the pressure off families so that they can focus solely on the care of their children.
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