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Smiling adult and child stand together outdoors in bright sunlight against a textured tan wall; the adult wears a white sweater and the child wears a gray top.
January 30, 2019

“You don’t need to be afraid.” A 10-year-old’s words of comfort to an adult facing surgery.

Leslie McDaniel had never had surgery in her life and was apprehensive. Bethany Lafata, 10, is already an expert at preparing for surgery, so she shared encouragement and advice.