My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

[ssouthernyankee]

I currently have a 9 year old girl I am taking care of on unit. She was raped resulting in surgical repair to entire pelvic floor and also needed a colostomy. As I change her sheets and such I just don't know what to do. I cry everytime I walk in there. I just want to hold her. She isn't allowed visitors and she is so scared. My heart is breaking. Any advice?

[Debilpn23]

Congradulations.

You are a wonderful person.

[iamablonde, BSN, RN]

I have been keeping my co workers up dated on this situation and I can't tell you how many times I have sat here crying at my desk reading this story. It makes me proud to "know" you as a fellow Nurse, but you have CLEARLY gone over and beyond......and you are BLESSED and will continue to be BLESSED for your kindness. You thought outside the box, when it was not neccessarily what you "should" do according to others....and I really respect that. You did what you thought was right...and Look at the results. You have given this child a second chance at life. This situation could have gone so many other ways. I am so happy for you and for her. What a wonderful inspiring story. Thank you from a nurse, a mother, a woman.....you are a wonderful human being.:redbeathe:nurse:

[wooh, BSN, RN]

I'm a definite "set limits" and keep a distance person, even though there are certain patients that really touch my heart. But there is the limited occasion where I think crossing the line is what needs to be done. This is one of those situations. Good for you and that precious little girl!

[ssouthernyankee]

My gosh you all are so kind and so supportive. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. When I started the process of becoming a foster mother it was out of wanting to have more children in my life. I just enjoy kids so much, besides they entertain me. Kids are the funniest people on earth. I never in a million years thought my first placement would be a pt. At my job I don't work with kids much on my floor. Once I saw her and knew of her situation it just seemed like it's what needed to be done. If I was going to bring a foster child into my life anyway--who else better could there be. She needs someone and I just happened to be there. It's amazing how life works out sometimes. Through all of this I have been deeply concerned about how it would affect my work enviroment. At first my coworkers weren't too thrilled at how close I was getting to her case, but now they have each taken turns calling me to the station to give me a hug and words of encouragement. I cannot even begin to tell you how good I am feeling right now. This has changed me and my life forever. I am not an angel, I am not even close to it, I just have a big heart and the need to make a difference when possible. Thanks again for your kindness!! I will keep updating. This site has been my life vest during during such a difficult and blessed time.

[lilo2010]

Congratulations! I am so happy for all of you! What a great way to start off the new year!

[ShelleyERgirl, LPN]

:hpygrp:The court session took all of about 10 minutes. It's official she's coming home with me next week if she's recovered enough!! When I got back to the hosp. I ran to her room to tell her. Oh my gosh she smiled and cried and then asked a million questions about my house and kids. Today has made all the emotional turmoil I've put myself through the last 2 weeks so worth it. Thank you to every single person who has said a prayer for her and for us.

YEA!!! I am so glad for the both of you, I have been praying for this. God bless you, hon.:clpty::anpom::anpom:

[sharpeimom]

:yeah:Now we can have the first of the two online parties. This one will celebrate her homecoming, your being her angel, and her beginning to heal both mentally and physically. The second one will be when the perps head to prison.

sharpeimom:paw::paw:

:monkeydance::monkeydance::monkeydance::monkeydance::balloons::balloons:

[ssouthernyankee]

Thanks all !!! My coworkers just blew me away. I'd gone home to get a few things and when I returned to my unit they had set up a "Baby Shower" for me and my little one. It was just spectacular! They got her some clothes and personal items along with a few savings bonds and a big Congrats cake. I thought they all thought I'd gone off the deep end I am so thankful they are pulling for us as well.

I've had her up walking the halls today and she has been tolerating full liquids well. She is coming along perfectly. Kids are so resilient. She is sleeping soundly now as I sit here next to her. She is so excited about having a new home. I brought a photo album back this evening so she could see the house and her new siblings.She seemed mostly excited that we have a little dog(Bichon Frise). She was just so full of smiles. It's going to be great.

I agree the day the monsters are put away will be a day worthy of celebration.

[OrthoFNP]

What a sweet bunch!

[ssouthernyankee]

What a sweet bunch!

They can have sweet moments. Lol.

[inspire]

I have been following your story and praying for the both of you. Many in your situation would have been afraid to get so involved. You are a true inspiration! Because of you, this little girl can have the hopes and dreams like most her age. You have saved her life! I will pray for her continued healing both physical and emotional. YOU ARE A WONDERFUL PERSON!

[ssouthernyankee]

Today she has been eating alot of ice cream and some soup w/crackers and doing well with it. I'm hoping for a Monday or Tues. green light to take her home. She has been telling me knock-knock jokes most of the day, now I need to come up with a few new ones to respond with. She has also begun making eye contact with more of her other caretakers coming in the room...so alot of positives already. She is so precious and funny beyond belief. It amazes and humbles me at how she can still find some humor after the trauma she has been put through. Good life lessons can be learned from such young souls.