My dad was suffering from several chronic health issues, which required multiple back to back hospitalizations. We were going through many fears during this time. During his last hospitalization, he was cared for at the University of Michigan hospital by Sam Miller, RN in the critical care medical unit. Sam was my dad's admission nurse during the acute respiratory crisis. The teamwork on 6D was outstanding as they tried to stabilize Dad. Sam demonstrated clinical skills through his quick critical thinking and nursing interventions. He had excellent communication with his team, and it was evident that others respected him because of his knowledge. During all of the ups and downs of that intense day, he not only provided compassion to my dad, but also to our family, by being sensitive to our presence, and empathetic to all we were feeling. Sam calmed our fears and anxiety. He also asked questions that addressed my dad's physical, emotional and spiritual needs during this time. As a professional nurse, it was evident that he knew the value of healing, and that it could only be achieved by addressing the whole person. We will be forever grateful for Sam's dedication that day, and also the next several days that my dad spent in the ICU on 6D. The teamwork was outstanding, but it was Sam who was there at the bedside every minute of that critical admission day, helping us feel safe by providing excellent, quality, compassionate patient care! Thank you, Sam, you are Extraordinary!