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Like most artists there is something deep behind the eyes of Ethan Marbaise. When he picks up his paintbrush and connects with his canvas, magic engulfs his spirit, and the works of a masterpiece take shape. As he steps back to look at his creation, he methodically touches up his work, adding dimension to his piece with his finished work in mind. Ethan's most common work is that of windows, an object that fits into the history of his very young past. When Ethan, the son of Sandra and Jon Marbaise, was 18 months old, he fell from a second story window. After an initial trip to a local hospital in Batesville, Ethan was then airlifted by Angel One to Arkansas Children's Hospital. His diagnosis: a depressed skull fracture. Partial paralysis set in, and fear overtook his parents. "We all have ups and downs in life,? Sandra recalled, "But this was the night that I learned what it meant to suffer.? The Marbaises' braced themselves for the long night ahead as Ethan was wheeled into surgery at 2am. "I will never forget when Dr. Ali Crist and Dr. Victor Williams entered our family waiting room,? Sandra said. "They said Ethan would be fine.? Ethan remained in the hospital for a week and continued treatment after he was discharged. When something this horrific happens, you try to make sense of it and find some good in the situation. In this case it is the blessing of having Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH) in Little Rock. Of course, Sandra and Jon wish that their son would have never fallen from that window. Yet they have come to realize the never ending good Arkansas Children's Hospital does for children around our state and nation. "It is about their deep, never-end-

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Arkansas Children's Hospital Holiday Cards

Photography by Nancy Nolan ing love for children? remarked Sandra. Sandra, Jon and Ethan, who is now 6 years-old, feel honored that Ethan has had an opportunity to contribute by participating in the ACH Holiday Card Project. "There is no way to adequately thank someone for saving your child's life. This is only a small token of our gratitude,? says Sandra. The ACH Holiday Card project, created by the Arkansas Children's Hospital Auxiliary in 1967, has become a successful fundraiser for the hospital. Money raised from the project benefits several missions at ACH, one being an endowed chair for Urology. The funds will also benefit the child maltreatment program. Throughout the year, former and current patients create artwork to be submitted to the Holiday Card committee. Submissions are made from individuals with varied economic and geographic backgrounds. The common thread is that all of the artists have been touched by Arkansas Children's Hospital. Ethan is joined by other artists in the project, including special guest artist Matt McLeod. Each artist has brought their individual voice in creating a holiday card that becomes a gift to not only the recipient but to the children at Arkansas Children's Hospital. Ordering these Holiday Cards is easy. You don't even have to leave the house. A Holiday Card Office has been set up and those wanting to purchase can call 501.364.1259 or 1.800.595.6496. Cards are also available online at www.archildrens.org (click on Holiday Cards). Regular mail orders are also accepted by completing your order on the insertion form in this magazine and mailing it to Arkansas Children's Hospital Holiday Card Project, P.O. Box Ethan Marbaise Born on 2/22/02 Son of Sandra & Jon Marbaise Twin brother of Isabella (Bella) Former Arkansas Children's Hospital Patient Q. As a budding artist, what is your favorite subject to paint? A. Houses with ladders. When I am a grown-up, my house will have lots of ladders and I will be able to climb all the way up. Q. What is your favorite color to paint with and why? A. I like blue and I like mixing a whole bunch of colors together. Q. When creating your holiday card why did you choose a Christmas tree? (see insert) A. Because I love Christmas and I love Christmas trees. Q. What do you want under your tree this Christmas? A. I want a Batmobile with a motorcycle in the back of the car. Q. How do you feel when you are painting? A. I feel happy. Q. Have you won any awards for your art? A. I was a winner in the 47th Young Arkansas Artists Competition. Q. Why did you want to participate in the Holiday Card Project for Arkansas Children's Hospital? A. Because that hospital helps kids so I wanted to help that hospital. 33 Inviting Arkansas

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