here's cbs' janet shanlian. >> reporter: this is where he will spend christmas.8-year-old with a blood disorder. surrounded by machines and tubes is not what a child dreams of. at houston's texas children's hospital, there's magic beyond the medicine. >> you like that one? >> reporter: and the 16th floor looks like a high-end holiday store. >> so pretty. so beautiful. >> reporter: there's a barbie-themed tree. the choo choo. sports teams. and sweet treats. each child can choose one for their room. >> i like all of them. >> reporter: decorated by people who won't meet them. >> it is hard. >> reporter: but who will make a difference in their holiday. what would it be to have a tree like this in your room? >> i want to show off to everybody. >> i like this one. >> is that the one? >> reporter: wilson went with a hot wheel's theme. >> wow. thank you. >> reporter: much more than a christmas tree, it's the stability of tradition at an uncertain time. >> i love it. >> reporter: janet shanlian, cbs news, houston. >>> that's the overnight news for this thursday. for some