There are no coincidences and Big Girl happened to be in the right place at the right time (and I should mention a place she did not want to be just then at all) and a single spontaneous conversation led to her being invited to participate in the Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center Patient Advisory Council. After some consideration and with a healthy dose of her typical skepticism, she decided to join if for no other reason than to obtain 20 hours of community service for the Community Service Seal as part of the Ohio Graduation Requirements.
Last night was Big Girl's first meeting as a PAC member and she couldn't have enjoyed it more. In this particular meeting, the Council was taste testing a full buffet of potential new menu items for the patient menu and also undergoing and evaluating the food ordering process from in-patient rooms. We were told Big Girl suggested a picture menu for patients who cannot read or visualize the food choices via print. She also noted that most kids she knows (herself not included) don't want broccoli or other veggies to touch their spaghetti and recommended serving the vegetables in a separate dish.
We're so proud of our Big Girl and thrilled for all the new opportunities that have come her way in 2024. She is working hard and her efforts are paying off.
