I was transferred to UPHS Portage for a perforated ulcer, which was actually 2 ulcers. Dr. Liston performed emergency surgery at 2:30 am. I woke up in the ICU around 9 am. The nurses that have taken care of me are so amazing. Mary- she was the first one I woke up to; she gave me sponge baths, walks, and visits. She also noticed that the first night that my oxygen levels were dropping when I talked. She immediately got the ball rolling to find out what was going on. 

This team of caregivers helped me deal with this long coming journey. They let me name my drains, even made me labels. They washed my hair. They lotioned my feet. Never once did they complain when I rang my call light. 

They all took the time to truly listen to me- the patient. They did everything in their power to make my stay as comfortable as possible, and easy to forget why I had to be there. 

Your care team should all receive the biggest thanks because they proved someone would be there by your side to get you through your toughest journeys.
So I say THANK YOU!! Well done. Keep giving your patients this excellent care. You are all my heroes for life.