On our unit we care for the patients that struggle with epilepsy. We had a very young girl that came in for VEEG monitoring several months ago and Emmaline was her primary care giver. This young girl had to stay on our unit for a month and we all became very close to her, but, Emma went above and beyond to help this family. “BC” would cry and Emma would hold her hand, she often came in on her day off to visit and bring “goodies” for the patient. The mother who was required to stay at her bedside never got much of a break, but, Emma would call bring Starbucks and tell the mother to go and take a break for a while and let her sit with “BC”. Since “BC” was so young, she felt very isolated (she was from out of town) and Emma recruited others to help and “cheer” “BC” up when she was really down. This patient couldn’t drive or do some of the other things that “normal” 19 year olds could do and Emma did everything she could think of to make her stay here more “bearable”. Emma is the example of MUSC excellence; she steps up to the plate every day to make a difference in her patient’s lives. She will always be remembered by this family for the loving and caring attitude that she brought to work with her every day. “BC’s” mother told me, “I wish there was some little way that I could thank Emma for what she has done for my daughter. BC feels so alone in her fight with epilepsy and Emmaline has made such a difference in her attitude and drive to do more.” I told “BC’s” mother that I would see that she was recognized for her loving and caring spirit and for the way she makes all of her patients feel so special even when they have debilitating diseases like epilepsy. Emmaline and “BC” are now friends and communicate via email. Sadly, “BC” was not a candidate for surgery, but with the appropriate changes to her medication regiment she has been seizure free for almost a year and will be allowed to start driving soon. A 21 year old lady will have finally gotten her freedom and be allowed to reach for her dreams. She will never forget Emmaline or the difference that she made in her life. From Starbucks to “outside” food, especially milkshakes (!), and everything else from patient sitting for mom to helping with the laundry, Emmaline has made such a difference in her patients and families lives. It is something that she does every day. It is called MUSC Excellence!