I would like to thank my Nurse and share my story of why this Nurse is so special: I recently had a major surgery at Bothwell Regional Health Center. This was not my first time as a surgery patient with Bothwell Regional Health Center. I knew that the Nurses and staff in Bothwell’s Same Day Surgery were going to be great, and I had complete trust and faith in my doctor. However, even though I had planned this surgery when the time came for me to say goodbye to my husband and the realization that there was no turning back now, fear set in. I could not stop thinking about the worst. Fears of pain and nausea, fears about my incision, and concerns about recovery were taking control of my mind. Donna was my Nurse that morning. Donna and I had never met in person, but we did know each other professionally. I have frequently given Donna reports over the phone when my medical patients have gone to surgery. I believe that Donna could tell that I was scared and nervous. She was patient and kind to me. She started to talk to me about work, finally being able to put a face with a name and voice. She asked me if I had any children and kept asking me questions about my son, while I was getting situated in the operating room. The conversation helped to keep my mind from focusing on my fears. Donna did not stop there. I was starting to feel the effects of the sedatives and drifted asleep. But the last thing I remember as my arms were stretched out and strapped down was Donna holding my hand. She held my hand, and I remember squeezing her hand tightly in return. I felt like I could squeeze all my fears away while she held my hand. This was such a small act of kindness, and it meant the world to me! I felt calm and safe and that was because of her. It was the very last thing, I remember, and I will never forget that.