Im visiting 3 little girls in a hospital in NY they are 80% burned , there mom passed away in the home when it burned they do not know this.There dad is staying withe them in the hospital they have no where to live they have no money And the soul provider is there dad and he is with them with no Income I want to visit them I know I should take money and things for them but what could I do or say to really comfort them!!!! It would be great help thax
2007-12-09 15:48:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
My suggestion would be to distract them. Entertain them and try to take their minds off of their ordeal for a while. It would be tempting to take in toys but that would depend on how badly they are burned and where they are at in their recovery. Check with the hospital to see what is allowed.
I'd suggest dvd movies and cartoons to entertain them, (most hospitals have tv's and players available to long term patients) maybe a small portable cd player and some kids music. If they are still dealing with open burns and contamination is a factor take them things that can occupy them without them touching it.
If they are recovered enough to be allowed things to play with I would take them things that either take a while or something that won't bore them to do over and over. A small puzzle can be entertaining until you've put it together a dozen times. Take them art supplies, an age appropriate video game, books, and if they're too young for those things then some activity type toys. I would stay away from stuffed animals because they can collect bacteria and aren't easily washable when you're in the hospital. Balloons might brighten them up too but check with the hospital because some don't allow them. I'd ask the dad and nurses what to bring in. They'll know what they should and shouldn't have.
Bless you for being so kind and compassionate. You may never fully know what your selfless deed does for them. Our home burnt down and we lost everything including the cloths on our backs. You can not imagine how one little act of kindness can literally change a persons life.
2007-12-09 16:11:49 · answer #1 · answered by MISS H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great toys, books for kids, puzzles they could do, a visiting pet could also cheer them up. You have to also make sure the father is getting enough moral support from family and friends. The extended family should take turns staying with the kids so the dad can find a job, prepare a home for his kids. I'll pray for them and bless your soul for being so nice.
2007-12-09 16:36:30 · answer #2 · answered by Equinox 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How sweet of you to want to help! By all means, do what you can as far as helping the dad financially...maybe organize a benefit to raise money, etc. A gift for the little girls would be appreciated...teddy bears usually comfort children, IF they are allowed to have them. Some sever burn victims are in isolation/sterile settings. As far as comforting them with words...let them talk to you. When the time comes, you will know how to respond to them. It's so sad what has happened to this family...they are blessed to have someone like you to care for them now
2007-12-09 15:55:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The last thing they will want to hear about is fire and burns.
The best way to make them feel better for a little while would be to keep them occupied with a song or story, or activity that will keep their minds of their problems, even if its only for a few minutes.
2007-12-09 15:54:11 · answer #4 · answered by Andrew 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you being their friedn is the one thing that is good. help them by giving them some items and maybe a teddy bear for each child to cling to. you can help the father if he needs sitting. i mean hes probably looking for work. you can help with food and stuff there are so many ways and going to thrift shops and buying a few lcothes here and there. that is good. take care. good luck
2007-12-09 15:55:53 · answer #5 · answered by Tsunami 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's really sad , maybe some stuffed animals would be nice for them to look at .
2007-12-09 15:54:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
just smile and treat them (mentaly) like any other little girls. The last thing they need is to be treated differently.
2007-12-09 17:49:11 · answer #7 · answered by Hubby . 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
existence! For that is packed with love & loss, errors & reviews, mess ups & accomplishments, shy & self belief, information & cluelessness, justice & prejudice, & finally, thoughts & what you're destined for. worry not, for demise will come to us all.
2016-12-17 13:06:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bring them stuff animals...watch movies with them....but most importantly the time you spend with them is the most valuable.
2007-12-09 15:58:33 · answer #9 · answered by mike e 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OMG thats so sad
talk to them and read to them =[[
2007-12-09 15:51:10 · answer #10 · answered by Mariah 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋