I never felt alone!!! I was diagnosed with the COVID virus in July. Like most people, I felt I would simply heal at home and life would be back to normal in a couple of weeks. On Monday, I was having a difficult time catching my breath. Even though I was being urged to go to the Emergency Room by friends and family, I was hesitant to go. Throughout this pandemic, the major fear I had was the prospect of entering the hospital and never getting out, and losing my life while alone without family around me. My sister finally insisted I go and called 911 for me. I remember kissing my dog on her head as I walked out to the ambulance and prayed I would see her again. When I arrived in the ER, my first encounter was with Sarah Smith. The first thing I noticed was her eyes. With all the COVID protective gear she was wearing, her eyes were pretty much all I could see. That, however, made all the difference in the world. I was unaware at the time, but my heart had gone into Atrial Fibrillation and was racing at 166 beats per minute. Throughout the treatment, she kept looking into my eyes, asking questions, and explaining what was going on. At some point, we had a discussion about faith. I decided to pray, knowing she was caring for me while I did. She stayed with me as I was taken for a scan to search for blood clots. Upon my return to the ER, she continued to maintain eye contact and communication. This bottom line is this... I was never afraid throughout this ordeal, and I never felt alone, because of the care Sarah gave to me. I will never forget the importance of eye contact throughout this ordeal. I can also witness that through that eye contact, you can tell when someone is fulfilling a "calling" rather than just performing a job.