Elena’s Heart for Healing

Healing can feel scary-but love, courage, and a caring team can make every step easier.When Elena accompanies her beloved Abuelo to his wound-care appointments, she learns how nurses, surgeons, and hyperbaric oxygen technicians work together to help his leg heal. Through dressing changes, debridement, hyperbaric oxygen treatments, surgery, and recovery at home, Elena stays close by Abuelo's side-holding his hand, calming his worries, and cheering him on.As she watches the medical team care for Abuelo with patience and compassion, Elena begins to imagine a future of her own: becoming a nurse and helping others feel safe, understood, and hopeful.Elena's Heart for Healing is a gentle, family-centered story that introduces children to wound care in an age-appropriate way while celebrating courage, empathy, teamwork, and the special bond between a granddaughter and her grandfather.Perfect for families, classrooms, healthcare settings, and children who are curious about nursing, medical treatments, or helping someone they love through recovery. About the Author: Kelly Fairbanks NP-C is a nurse practitioner with more than 10 years of experience in wound care. Throughout her career, she has been passionate about helping patients and their families better understand wound care, treatment options, and the healing process. She believes education, compassion, and encouragement can help patients feel more confident and supported throughout their healthcare journey.