February 2017
Anne
Pulling
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RN
Post Surgical Care Unit
Elkhart General Hospital
Elkhart
,
IN
United States

 

 

 

After two trips to the ER and two stays in the hospital with diverticulitis, and finally having surgery on the third visit, I was at a mental and physical breaking point. Anne was there for my care the entire time. We had a family trip to Disney that was years in the making and I was so sick that I didn't think I could do it. At my lowest point, she brought me a picture of Mickey Mouse signed by all the nurses saying "You can do this". Her loving care and encouragement literally gave me the courage and determination to push on. I did "do it" and with my family. We are so grateful to her for all her skills, help, encouragement, and caring.