"Kenna started her journey at Wolfsons at 5 weeks old and would be in and out of the hospital during her first year of life. During one of these stays, Kenna was enduring many tests, and coordinated surgeries and it was a very difficult time for our family as we were split apart. Kenna went down for her surgeries and it was scary and emotional. When we returned to her room, our Child Life Specialist brought in a huge bag and explained that an organization called Once Upon A Room donated all the items specifically for Kenna. In the bag was bedding, wall decor, pillows, blankets, stuffed animals, toys, and monogrammed items. I was overwhelmed with emotion that it was so personal to her age and personality and it transformed her room into a nursery. Kenna had life-altering medical equipment and her room went from sparse and sterile, to overfilled with love. Our 8month old little baby started to shine again. She was able to recover and play on the floor with the items provided. She went from laying in bed to sitting and engaging with us. Those items brought our little sunshine back to herself. They gave us hope during a very dark time and it was something our whole family could celebrate even while separated. I keep all the items in Kenna’s room still as a reminder of how hard she has fought and all the support and love we were surrounded by during her journey"