Giving Thanks to Emergency Workers
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Posted: 11:17 AM Mar 25, 2008
Last Updated: 4:35 PM Mar 26, 2008
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Megan Steele beat the odds after a car crash that left her in a coma for weeks. Monday, for the first time she met the emergency workers who helped save her live in the hospital and weeks after the accident.

When 16-year-old Megan first arrived at Wesley, chances were slim she would survive much less learn to walk again and come back to personally thank everyone who helped save her life. Megan doesn't remember much of her hospital stay but she said she'll never forget the work of Wesley's nurses and doctors.

"They were nice to my family and my family really liked them and they helped me get better so it was nice to meet them," said Steele.

"It's amazing that she's doing so good," said Nurse Rachel Garcia. "It's really awesome to see her come back and see how well she's done and see how far she's come from when we took care of her. It's pretty special."

The last time Meghan was at Wesley she was in a coma after a December car accident that left her with traumatic brain injuries. She spent three weeks at Wesley then another two months in a rehab center before nearly 100 friends and family members welcomed her back home.

But, Megan's story wasn't complete until she and her family got to give those who helped save her life a big thank you.

"No matter where we went we always thought of the staff around here for what they were doing for Megan and helping us," said Megan's dad, Glenn Steele.

"It makes you feel like everything you do is just awesome and worthwhile," said Nurse Christy Guarrero.

"They were the ones who helped me get better so it was nice to meet the people who helped me when I was hurt," said Megan.

Megan still has months of therapy ahead of her but she's back to regular life. Megan started school on Monday and is expected to finish her senior year on time in May.

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Posted by: Tammie Location: Wichita on Mar 26, 2008 at 10:42 AM
I couldn't ask for a better friend in Christianna and to know that her day to day life effects so many so positivly is an outstanding feeling!

Posted by: Bethany Guarrero Location: Allen, TX on Mar 25, 2008 at 07:40 PM
It's so cool to see these young nurses helping out, and it makes me so proud of my sister, Christianna, that she plays such an instrumental role in the lives of others.

Posted by: UncleMike Location: Wichita on Mar 25, 2008 at 02:38 PM
Thank God for Megan Steele - she IS the real deal! And thanks to all who helped Megan and her entire family though this whole thing - it is a true blessing just knowing that there ARE so many wonderful people left in this world.

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