BEN, BECCA AND 10-YEAR-OLD JOYANNA. PHOTOS PROVIDED.
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“As parents, we believe there is no other place like Bethany Children’s,” said Becca Logue. “I’m sure there are great pediatric facilities, but we are most assured in the care here because Bethany Children’s acknowledges that a child’s worth comes from God and asks for His help in the care of the children.” This Christmas, because traditional holiday trips or activities can be difficult for a child with complex medical needs, Becca and her husband, Ben, consider celebrations from Joyanna’s perspective. “There are times when having a child with special needs requires a special mindset,” said Becca. “The holiday activities at Bethany Children’s and the friends that Joyanna will celebrate Christmas with will bring her so much joy. We love this for her!” The hospital’s annual giving campaign, Joy of Christmas, offers individuals, churches and other community groups the opportunity to purchase gifts for patients or wish list items selected by therapists and educators at Bethany Children’s. Online purchasing from the hospital’s lists is made simple through Amazon, and items are delivered directly to Bethany Children’s in time for holiday celebrations and gift opening.
This Christmas will look different for one local family as they plan to create a meaningful holiday celebration with a daughter in the hospital. This is not the first time the Logue family has faced a long-term hospitalization for a child. Their son, Philip, was diagnosed with Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinoses (NCL), a genetic disorder of the nerve cells. At age 8, he was hospitalized for nine months before he lost his battle with the disorder. The Logue’s 10-year-old daughter, Joyanna, also inherited NCL and is being treated at Bethany Children’s Health Center. The nonprofit pediatric hospital specializes in 24-hour complex care and pediatric rehabilitation. Originally founded as an orphanage in 1898, the organization remains faithful to the mission of founder Mattie Mallory and provides long-term care for children with complex medical needs, becoming a second home for these families. The Logues have embraced the mission of Bethany Children’s and have faith in the care of their child.
18 METROFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM / NOV-DEC 2023
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