Callie Saxton, RN took one patient's dying wish and made it a reality. She often was the nurse caring for a young girl and formed a special connection with the patient and her parents.
During the last week of the patient's life, Callie learned that the patient had a goal to make 1,000 origami cranes when the patient's mother decided to hang some over the patient's bed. Unfortunately, the patient would not be able to reach her goal alone so Callie went out of her way and into action, teaching the other nurses how to fold/create these origami cranes.
One night, Callie gathered all the folded cranes and created a beautiful mobile that covered the patient's walls and windows in her room. The effect was magical! The cranes danced and moved with any breeze, the atmosphere in the patient's room changed.
The next morning the patient's parents arrived to a beautiful room full of the patient's creative spirit. Many of the cranes were signed by the unit staff that included messages of love, hope, and encouragement.
Callie was able to give a wonderful gift to the patient and her family by helping the patient reach her goal of 1,000 origami cranes. Callie's care and compassion left a "forever" mark on this family. Thank you, Callie, for all that you do!