Time to peek into the splendors of Internet offerings for that special holiday. Have a browse through my Mother's Day site for graphics, e-cards, gifts, flowers, food and cooking sites, kid's links, other super Mother's Day sites and home pages. My condolences to those who have had to donate to the US government this tax season. A child of 12 is NOT an adult. While we are lucky that the longest stay in the hospital was a week, we see many kids and parents who spend months at a time.
People think that children receive many treats in hospitals.
Actually, they really only come during the holidays. A card or a treat is a big deal. Once the children get home, many of the cards and treats stop as well from those who know them. I remember how special it was when a card from a girl scout troupe came on my daughter's food tray. She was too young to notice it, but it really touched me.