23/01/2026
One of our patients, 18-month-old Evan, spent the holidays at home for the very first time! 💙
Evan's young life has been shaped by countless trips to Boston Children's Hospital.
His first 17 months were filled with medical challenges that would overwhelm even the strongest adults. Born with a chromosomal abnormality and significant issues with his jaw and palate, he has gotten a tracheostomy, jaw surgery, and numerous other procedures.
Although the hospital cleared Evan to return home in July and the family thought they were finally settling into life at home, Evan's mother, Stephanie, felt something wasn't right.
Trusting her instincts, she pushed for an ultrasound. That test revealed a spot of cancer on Evan's liver. What followed were eight difficult weeks of chemotherapy. This experience was "so hard to watch him go through," says Evan's home healthcare nurse, Kristie, who has been caring for Evan since he returned from the hospital.
This year brought different kinds of emotions to Evan's family — joy, relief, and gratitude. For the first time, the Caraballo family was able to celebrate Christmas in their own home. The phrase "home for the holidays" carries a deeper meaning for the family now than ever before.
Kristie summed it up beautifully: "Boston hospitals did the best they could to make it special for him, but being home—that's special. This is two Christmases to be made up in one."
Stephanie echoed that sentiment with heartfelt simplicity: "I could not have asked for a better Christmas gift. This is all I need."
📖 Read our interview with Evan's family here: https://www.maximhealthcare.com/healthcare-blog/a-christmas-miracle-in-granby-maxim-healthcare-services/