We found out our first daughter was not expected to live but only for a brief time. Kathy created an environment that allowed my husband and I to experience an inner peace that neither of us thought was possible. I remember the feeling of her arms wrapped around me in what felt like a warm embrace and not simply as a nurse holding her patient. She actually spoke to us and not just about our daughter's condition. She asked about our challenges during pregnancy and how we came up with the name. She always spoke our daughter's name and held her with a care that displayed to us that Kathy believed our daughter had intrinsic worth despite her medical conditions and life expectancy. These simple acts validated our daughter's existence and gave meaning to our experience. I could not be more thankful and Kathy will always have a special place in our story, I am forever grateful for her kind words, caring touch, loving heart and gentle spirit.