There’s been a lot of talk about nurses lately. After
stepping back and witnessing all the scuttle, I
decided I have something to
share.
I love nurses.
I’ve been cared for by some of the best.
And I thought I’d take this opportunity to thank a few I’ve
encountered specifically. Not necessarily by name. See, because the nurses who’ve
helped me were never concerned with me remembering their names. Nope. Their
only goal was to aid me to better health. The way I see it, nursing is one of
the most altruistic careers to go into.
So, here’s to the nurse in Seattle who cared for me
post-surgery sixteen years ago. You were young. You were pregnant. And I’m
extremely grateful for the way you normalized the situation I was in. I couldn’t
stand or walk with ease. I was ashamed and embarrassed by the way my body
reacted to surgery. You made me laugh. You even helped me shower when all hell
broke loose and my fiancé was two seconds from walking in the room. You gifted
me with the belief that someday I’d be okay again. For that I’ll be forever
grateful.
One month later, I danced the night away at my wedding.
Here’s to the nurses who cared for me during labor and after
I’d birthed my babies. Again, you gave me play-by-plays. You coached me. You
talked me down. You warmed my heart. You gave me confidence, education, and
empowerment. Thank you.
Here’s to the pediatric oncologist nurse I recently met with
for hours, questioning as I feverishly took notes for a book I’m getting ready
to release. You were patient. You were informative. You understood my
compassion for my character and the situation she was in. Because you’ve loved
patients in the same place. I’m grateful you made the time.
Finally, here’s to my sister, who after years building a career
in sports marketing, felt the tug to invest in a new career. You know what it
feels like to be blessed with a good bedside manner, suffering through years of
chronic pain yourself. You turn around and breathe hope into your patients, you
instill kindness with every shot given, every tube changed. You are a silent
hero.
Nurses change the world.
Is there a nurse you’d like to thank today?
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