I was tempted to single out a couple of nurses who cared for my guy (Andrea and Demi), but I realize it would be grossly unfair. Although their care certainly checked ALL the boxes of criteria for the DAISY Award, our experience spans 30+ days in the ICU and many staff members served to care (if not save J's life on occasion).

Quite a few nurses, aids, and therapists took care of J daily over the course and still are today as I write this. I hope that J will go on from here, as an amazing example of a fighter. He did not give up and neither did his nurses here at Baxter Regional. Andrea, Demi, Kandace, David, Will, Kaylee, Brooke, Paige, Jacquie, Hannah, Jo Lynn, Sydney, Devin, Tom, Janet, Jose, Julie, Roy, and Margot. This list is perhaps not complete!

J and I are forever changed by the wonderful care here in the ICU Dept. Although I have, my "favorites" each nurse that was on duty contributed and was a joy to meet. I am sure J and I will find ways to recognize the nurses and Respiratory Therapists, but the DAISY Award would be an honor to give them. They deserve it. They have saved both of us every day in the small and life-saving measures.