A hospital vending machine brought me back to ER visits with my son
WHY IT MATTERS
Parents of children with hemophilia often face unpredictable medical crises requiring emergency care, and this personal account validates the emotional and logistical burden families experience managing a chronic bleeding disorder.
A hospice chaplain reflects on how a hospital vending machine triggered memories of frequent emergency room visits with their son who has hemophilia. The article explores the emotional weight of managing a child's rare bleeding disorder and the small moments that bring those experiences back.
Packing my lunch is necessary because my schedule as a hospice chaplain can change quickly. I keep food and drinks in an ice chest in my car because it can get hot here in New Mexico. When I get a call to see a patient whose passing is imminent, time is of the essence. If […] The post A hospital vending machine brought me back to ER visits with my son appeared first on Hemophilia News Today .