From the patient: "I am a thirty something young mother/wife battling a rare autoimmune disease, Dermatomyositis. I have multiple IV infusions 8 hr/day x 5 day every month extending to three years. My first day of infusions Noaka greated us with love, smiles, laughter and made a very difficult time in our lives more comfortable, reassuring and pleasant. Noaka has an aura about her that makes one feel safe. She has become not only a nurse, but a friend".

From the spouse: "When I am at work, I am at ease knowing that Noaka is there as my wife's special nurse. It is a blessing to us to have this nurse go above her nurse's oath to not only be a nurse to my wife, but to actually care, show compassion and be a friend. She is truly a GODsend and a blessing in our not-so-normal life".

From the child: "My mommy gets better because of her special nurse, Noaka. I don't worry when she is there. PS...she gives me suckers".