I had the distinct pleasure of delivering my second baby at SVRHC. As a nurse, it is quite eye-opening to be on "the other side of the bed." During the 8-1/2 hours between my arrival and delivery, my nursing care was exemplary. Maggie knew I wanted to deliver naturally without any pain medication and she told me to just let her know if I changed my mind. I appreciated so much that she first took the time to clarify my wants and then never once tried to convince me to take any medications. When my labor stalled at 8 centimeters, I couldn't take it anymore. When I did request something for pain, she responded immediately. After over an hour of more pain than I could have anticipated, I gave in and got the epidural. I told her I didn't know how she could do this job, listening to screaming women all day long. Her response: You are doing such a great job! Even as I tried to compliment her, she ensured the experience was about me. As nurses, I don't think we appreciate the impact we have on our patients. They put their complete trust in us, a complete stranger. I am so thankful and glad that God gave me this nurse that night and I will cherish my experience forever thanks to her caring and compassion. I say all this because I hope you will choose her to receive the Daisy Award. I believe she deserves it!