Imagine this...
2.25.05
“I was born today at 23 weeks and 5 days old.”
3.3.05
“I raised my eyebrow today when Mommy sang Jesus Love Me to me in the isolette.”
3.18.05
“Daddy played peek-a-boo with me today.”
4.3.05
“Mommy got to change my first dirty diaper today”
4.26.05
“My Daddy held me for the first time today.”
6.16.05
“My first bath with bubbles.”
9.5.05
“I came home today for the first time.”
7.11.08
“I went to Vacation Bible School today. I squealed with delight when the pastor talked on the microphone.”
4.24.09
“I went to the zoo today. Daddy pulled me in the wagon and mommy tried to stay cool.”
On March 1, 2009 RHA Howell CAP C case managers had the pleasure of meeting Logan Bunn for the first time. Logan is from Zebulon, NC and is 4 years old. He is the only son of Mike and Shannon Bunn. Logan has been receiving CAP C services under the Medicaid Waiver program since July 2006.Logan was born premature at 23 weeks gestation, which led to a seven-month stay in the hospital at birth. Logan was diagnosed with chronic lung disease, a cerebral bleed, perforated bowel, and partial paralysis of his vocal cords in the first four weeks of his precious life here on earth. Eventually, complications such as seizure disorders, gastrostomy tube placement, tracheostomy placement, and sensory oral integrative disorder arose from the premature birth. Related to the amount of close medically trained supervision that Logan requires daily, CAP C provides Logan with in home nursing services; physical, occupational,feeding, vision, and speech therapies; help with medical supplies and durable medical equipment; and a case manager to link Logan and his family with community supports. In March 2009, RHA Howell started providing case management services for the CAP C Medicaid Waiver Program. We are currently providing services for children in Johnston, Wake, Durham, Orange, Iredell,Catawba, and Forsyth Counties.
RHA Howell CAP C case managers have truly embraced the children and families that currently receive case management services. It can easily be said that each and everyday, the case managers go to work with the idea that they will teach and educate the CAP C clients and their families, when in fact, it is the clients that teach us so much more. Melissa Whaley, Logan Bunn’s current case manager expresses that Logan and his parents embrace what the program is all about. Mike and Shannon Bunn are always willing to comply with the home visits and monthly calls that are required of CAP C families. Communication is key between a case manager and CAP C family.
Melissa and Logan’s family have mastered the concept. I think that Shannon Bunn’s statement says it all, “We are so proud for each milestone. Every small advancement is an answer to a prayer. What a wonderful blessing to be a parent. Our journey is different than some but we thank God for each step.”
Alena Smith