I do have to give one special shout-out to Brad. You admitted Dad the very first time he arrived at Transitions. I have to admit that I wasn't sure about you after the first conversation we had. Not because of you personally, but because this was so out of my element and I was so uncomfortable with the idea that Dad was so out of control. To hear the reality of what he was doing and needing injections, I just wasn't prepared for that, at all, but I am so very thankful that you were honest to share with me and provide me with the information that I was seeking.
I think because it never dawned on me that in order to treat him, he would need many injections of medications to control what was happening to him, that I just couldn't believe I was hearing that and I felt angry and upset and I don't think that I was very kind to you that night.
I remember saying to Stacey the next day, "I'm not so sure how I feel about that nurse that was taking care of Dad last night." She immediately reassured me in that lovely, calming voice of hers, that Brad was a most caring and compassionate nurse and he would take excellent care of my dad. Now, I am totally ashamed of myself for even thinking that about you and I hope you forgive me.
Brad, you have always been so kind to answer my never-ending questions, to treat myself and Dad with great respect, to always make me feel like you had all the time in the world to talk to me even though I can imagine, now, that you had one eye on Dad thinking, I wish this lady would get off the phone so I can go put some clothes on my patient.
I saw very quickly what Stacey was talking about. You are one of the most compassionate nurses I have ever had the pleasure to know and I will always have a soft spot in my heart for the kindness you have extended to Dad, myself, and my family during a most emotional time. You are the best!