i have a favorite sympathy card. there's an empty bench with a little red bird sitting on it. it's simple. and beautiful. and expresses what i feel about loss just perfectly.
and i sent it to nurse patient's family today.
to husband, 18 year old daughter, and 13 year old daughter-
i cannot express in words how sorry i am for your loss.
i feel so fortunate to have met and cared for nurse patient over the last few months. work became a special place for me where i felt privileged to care for a much loved, respected, and brave woman. despite being so sick and confined to the hospital (which often squelches peoples' true self), i feel like i got a glimpse into nurse patient's spirit. undoubtedly, she was an amazing and courageous woman! i so admired her strength and determination. she fought with every ounce of her being. and i know, beyond a doubt, if fighting and determination were enough, she would have waltzed out of the hospital, head held high, ready to face the world with her precious family. unfortunately, health isn't solely determined by bravery, courage, and determination.
work feels different without nurse patient's presence. i will miss caring for her and being a tiny part of her world. thank you for allowing me in to your family, for trusting me to care for your wife and mom. watching you love and care for nurse patient was a beautiful, beautiful thing. witnessing a bond so strong and a love so deep is a true honor. i feel blessed and privileged to have known nurse patient and will forever remember her.
please know you are in my thoughts and in my heart - today, tomorrow, and always.
sincerely,
christa
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