T
alia spent a total of 11 days at Sanford Children’s. Many questions had to be answered about her brain function. Could she still feel her toes? Her fingers? Would there be damage to her speech? “Those 11 days taught us how to pray,” says Michelle, Talia’s mom. “I’m very big on planning but we had to step back and go hour by hour. And any little breakthrough, her first step, the first time she talked, it was a huge accomplishment.” Because of Dr. Drofa’s expertise and the advanced tools and equipment at Sanford, Talia received the exact care she needed. The center has a dedicated inpatient neurosciences unit, prepared to handle life-threatening conditions like Talia’s. And because of Talia’s determination to get better, she was chosen as the 2016/2017 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals North Dakota Champion.
She can tell her story to kids, show them how to be strong,
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THAT WILL MAKE THEM WANT
to fight a little harder. MICHELLE HAY, Talia's Mom
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“She went through a lot and fought through it all,” says Talia’s younger sister Emelia. “I feel like she’s such a good example of staying strong through everything when all she wanted to do was go home. So I think she’ll be a really good champion for other kids to look to.”
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“The staff at Sanford Children’s was amazing and for them to nominate Talia for this was a real honor,” says Michelle. “And the fact that she can tell her story to kids, show them how to be strong, and maybe that will make them want to fight a little harder.” [ aw ]
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