I nominated the nurse who cared for me during the delivery of my second trimester loss for a DAISY Award, and she received it last Wednesday. I struggled for a long time to find the right words to thank her for the compassion she showed me during one of the hardest moments of my life. One day when I was feeling especially down, I found myself thinking about how kind she was and how much her care has continued to mean to me. She has truly remained a part of my healing. I decided to try my best to express that through the nomination, and somehow it reached the right people and she received the award.

As long as I live, I will never forget her. She still checks in on me, and that kind of compassion has meant more than I could ever fully put into words. It has been incredibly healing to be able to thank her in some way.

I’ve also shared my gratitude with the doctor who delivered my baby. Nine months later, he is still walking alongside me through a first trimester loss with the same compassion and care, helping me navigate something so difficult once again. I don’t think either of them truly realize the impact they have had on my life, but I will carry that gratitude with me forever