After 2 days of difficult news facing open heart surgery, I was blessed to have Ramila take care of me. Some nurses give you medications and leave, that's fine. I needed someone to help me pull out of a place of fear and doubt. Ramila gave me more than medications, she gave me her time, words of encouragement, and the hope I'll need to get through what I'm about to face. My greatest fear is what will happen to my wife of 44 years and my wonderful daughter who's postponed her life to care for her parents.

Words are so very important; it is how we communicate and help one another. Ramila has chosen a life of service, and there is nothing more honorable than this commitment. Please read my words and, in doing so, realize how very fortunate we all are to have her touch our lives. I will never forget Ramila and will pray for her.