Emma Anderson
By The Anderson Family

On March 9th of this year, our family's lives were changed forever with a near fatal accident and the diagnosis of a very tough brain tumor for our youngest of three children, Emma.  The feeling of fear, sadness, and uncertainty for al of us is still difficult to put into words.  It was truly the ending of innocence for Emma with all she had to endure and what she had to look forward to.  It's only through prayer, Emma's positive personality, and the dedicated team of doctors and nurses at Rainbow that helped to pull us all through those dark hours to the point where we are at today.  In March, who would have through that Emma would be enjoying as normal and happy a lifestyle as she is today - almost the same in every way prior to her illness.

When choosing Rainbow for Emma's care, we knew we were coming to the best place from all we had heard.  In these eight months we learned that this facility and its care have to be the greatest in the world.  As Emma says, "It's not a place of white coats and scary things, but our extended family - Big Al, the Dodster, Bad Dr. Chad, Bold Dr. Gold, Sunny Susan, Little Walter, and many more smiling faces."  "What a team!"  Day or night, whatever the need, the team at Rainbow is always there for our Emma.  The dedication and knowledge of these people is nothing short of amazing.  Such serious business, yet it's a fun place.  If your life has to undergo changes, like it has for Emma, what a great team of friends to help you along the way.