Medra has made me feel so at home. We have had a long NICU stay: 234 days and counting. I met her on my first day in the NICU and she helped me find the room where my baby was. She asked me if I had come up with a name yet, and I said "No, he wasn't supposed to come until April 10th!" I saw him on the ventilator and became instantly sad. Medra told me that everything is going to be alright and she was going to inform the doctor I was here. She stayed with me until the doctor arrived. She had to leave, but said: "Mrs. X, I will be back to check up on you shortly". Medra did just that. She asked if I would like a chair as I was in a wheelchair at the time. She offered me water as well. My nurse was back from lunch and Medra assured me that my baby and I were in good hands. That was February, now it's October, and Medra is still as kind and compassionate as she was on day one. She stops by to check in on my baby, plays with him, asks me how I'm doing and if can she do anything for me.
I've seen Medra go above and beyond while she is here. She goes door to door asking "can I help or get you anything?". Her personality is truly amazing. She is very smart and kind. We have some rough days in the NICU but Medra has always seemed to pick me up when I'm down. She'll say "let's go for a walk down the hall". She has seen me laugh and cry. She has seen my baby on his best days and worst days. I'm very thankful to have Medra in my life, she has truly been a Blessing.
One thing that stands out above everything else is when I've had some rough days and received some bad news, she has told me to trust God and pray. That warmed my heart and gave me joy because no matter what it looked like, I needed to trust God, and I believe that He placed her in my life for me to not forget that He is in control. Medra has shown what being a Nurse really means. I've seen her come in at 7 am and not leave until 9 pm and be right back the next day. She loves her job and the babies. She has shown me not to lose my Faith. I have cherished the laughs, the tears, and the genuineness she has shown. Medra has truly been a blessing!