Smile! That is all I can do when I think about this RN, who has forever changed me as a person. Richie has opened my eyes and motivated me to make changes when I get out of here that I have needed to make for a long, long, time. I have been battling with a meth addiction that has resulted in me losing my kids. I have spoken to a lot of people and have briefly told them about my life here and there. People are constantly giving me guidance.

For some reason, the advice given to me by this Richie has really penetrated me. I do not know if it is the way he looked at me as I was talking to him or the way he spoke to me. All I know is that when I get out of here, I am looking forward to a fresh start. I hope to leave all the bad stuff behind and get my life back and one day be getting back into my children’s lives. Richie is a great asset to this hospital and the world in general. I want to say thank you to Richie. I want him to know that he has forever changed my life and that he is an asset to the world.

Richie, I may not know you well, but based on what you have done for me, I believe that you are a great man, a great nurse, a father, and a husband. I am so glad to have met you and so thankful. Thank you. May God bless you now and always.