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Eilidh and Rhona’s close relationship with Lynsey extends to the nurse being the only person outside of immediate family to operate Eilidh’s line.
Rhona said: “Myself and her dad are the only ones who touch the line because there is such a high risk of making mistakes and it can be quite dangerous.
“However, when we got married, Lynsey offered to work with Eilidh for two days to allow us to go on honeymoon so she carried out Eilidh’s procedures.
“It’s the only time I’ve ever left Eilidh and I was only able to do it because of Lynsey.
“It’s also because Eilidh loves and trusts Lynsey so much that we were able to go. Eilidh’s been through such a lot that she can struggle to trust people. But when it comes to personal care, she doesn’t have any qualms about Lynsey.”
The feeling is mutual as far as Lynsey is concerned. She said: “Eilidh is just fantastic.
“She’s one of the reasons why I love my job so much.
“She loves glitter and princesses and is a joy to be around. She lets you know if she’s happy or if she’s had a good day.
“She has time for everyone and always has a story to tell. She’s a very happy girl.”
Rhona said: “It sounds corny but Lynsey and CHAS basically gave us hope. They gave us hope and reassurance when we needed it most and I’ll never forget that.”
It’s nurses like Lynsey who make CHAS so special to the families who use their services.
The charity are urging the people of Scotland to donate and help recruit more nurses like Lynsey and reach more children across the country.