Teresa was a nurse in RNICU who passed away, suddenly. Teresa was a clinically strong and passionate nurse who loved the patients whom she cared for. She was a strong patient advocate, which is my last memory of her before she passed. She was sharing information regarding education that was needed for a newer staff member. She was caring, compassionate and worked tirelessly to ensure her patients received the best care.
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I was so heartbroken to learn the passing of one of K and K's nurse mommies yesterday. I just can't even put into words the comfort she brought our family. Five years ago, we learned K didn't have much longer to live. Teresa wasn't even working that day, so I was shocked to see her come through the door with a tear-stained face. She heard the news and couldn't let the day go by without giving me a hug. On the day K passed, my husband and I were sitting in the quiet holding our baby girl, staring at her, trying to memorize every dimple and line in her face. Teresa walked in and shut the door, brought a chair and pulled it directly in front of me. She grabbed my hand and told me how much K meant to her and how much she loved our family. She said that she had something for me that would bring me comfort. She was brought to tears as she placed her mother's rosary in my hand. I told her no, I couldn't accept such a precious gift. She said, "yes, it was laid on my heart, they belong to you". I am not Catholic, and she knew that, but she followed what God put on her heart. That rosary is one of the most special things I own. I cannot imagine our life without meeting that special lady! Teresa helped change the world, one tiny patient at a time.