Amy cared for my husband on his final journey. She provided him with the support and care to help him get pain-free and finally experience being able to be comfortable.

Amy truly cared about him and us as his family going through his end-of-life journey. My husband was an active, healthy, outside guy until a year ago, when he wasn't anymore. He was angry and sad with the path he was made to follow, and Amy helped him with deep compassion, accepting his anger and letting him feel it.

When he finally became comfortable and the peace to find his way to the next adventure, Amy helped us get him outside where the sun and fresh air could still feed his soul, and allowed us to have a beautiful day with him as his family. Even though it made her job a bit tougher to come outside, Amy never made us feel anything but her caring and compassion.

Amy possesses a compassion and professionalism that is outstanding. She reflected the reason we came to Collier Hospice Center - to be surrounded by a peaceful and loving environment in a moment in time that is most likely one of the worst for every loved one that crosses the entrance.

While my family lost someone we loved so much, as I look back on the last five days of his life, remembering Amy and all she gave to make his journey easier will also come into my memory.

Thank you, Amy.

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Taking the time to talk to the loved ones and getting to know more about the patient. As she got more info about him, she applied it to help him become more relaxed and comfortable.

Amy allowed him to be angry, which validated his sadness and fears for what was inevitable, helping him to find peace. She took the time to meet loved ones’ requests without ever making any of us feel like she didn't have the time.

Amy was real - her compassion was real. We never felt she was doing a job - we felt she was sharing her gifts of caring for others.