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Shoutout to PCMC

Nephew #2 up and ruptured his appendix last weekend, poor kid, and ended up undergoing emergency surgery at Primary Children's Medical Center. I had occasion several times when I was a kid to spend time at Primary Children's for various tests and Doctor appointments, and I don't remember it with pleasure. My childhood memory is full of white walls, sterile hallways, and the smell of alcohol and ether. If there was anything fun or comfortable about the experience for either myself or my Mom and Dad, I certainly do not remember it. But they must have learned something over the past many years, because my nephew and his family's experience this past week, at least from my perspective, was night and day different.

 Today, I'd like to give a shoutout to Primary Children's Medical Center, Intermountain, Ronald McDonald, Steve Young, eBay, and a host of other organizations for making a difficult and unnerving situation so comfortable, and almost pleasant. From in-room movies, to a play room and garden, to a welcoming family room, to a library/bookstore, there are awesome facilities and activities to occupy kids and their families, and caring staff who pleasantly put up with everyone. Every time I walked through its doors this week felt like a sacred experience.






So thank you Primary Children's! I hope we never have to use your wonderful services ever again!

 Note: Thankfully, although it took a little longer than anticipated, Nephew #2 got to go home yesterday. Hallelujah!

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