Welcome to week two of my kindness blog!  This blog is dedicated to making the world a kinder place, one person at a time.   One of the ways I am promoting kindness is by recognizing unsung heroes, those that live with kindness in their hearts everyday.  Today, I am honoring nurses.  They are often overlooked for the difficult job they do day in and day out.  Nurses that care for their patients with their heart are truly a gift.  There is no better way to start the Caring Heart award than honoring nurses and, in particular, my beautiful daughter, Becky. 

Becky wanted to be a pediatric nurse from an early age.  She has such a caring heart as exemplified by her role in a medical mission to Burkina Faso, Africa, one of the poorest countries in the world, even though she had to give up her vacations for a year.

Of course as Becky’s mom, I am proud of my daughter, so I asked one of her peers to give me examples of her kindness.  This is what Roshini wrote:

“Becky is one the most caring nurses I know. I’ve seen her in action. As nurses, we make a commitment to care for others. We leave our families, sometimes during very hard times, in order to provide that care. Becky’s kindness towards others and her patients radiates at work. Her selfless actions are never overlooked. She ensures that the needs of all of her patients are met. Becky treats all of her patients as if they were her own family. Being in the location we work in, we unfortunately see a lot of kids who come in with a low socioeconomic status and have little to no family. Becky really makes it a point to ensure that her kids never lack the feeling of nurturing. Not only is Becky kind, caring, and committed to her patients, but she treats her work family and friends the same way. Becky is always willing to help others when they’re in need. Her experience, skills, and friendship are an asset to anyone whose life she enters. I’m proud to call her my friend and I hope to one day have the experience and skills she has shown me at the hospital and in life in general!

I believe nurses are unsung heros.  So, the next time a nurse helps you heal, please tell them how much you appreciate them.  Even, better, buy them a coffee, for if they are a hospital nurse they are most likely working a twelve hour shift.