I did take care of her and was at her side when she died

[ShayRN]

Sorry it was so long for an update, but I was lucky and got pnuemonia from Santa this year and just now am feeling like a human being.

ANYWAY! Remember my sweet lady that I said I couldn't take care of because I liked her so much? Well, I did take care of her. AND as the title says was at her side when she died. I had her the entire evening shift. Ended up staying double due to a call off. At 2 am, her breathing changed. I sat beside her talking to her about how I was so honored to take care of her. Told her some things about her family. By this time one of my co-workers had come in and was sitting on her other side. We sang Amazing Grace to her. We said the Lord's Prayer. Then I said a Hail Mary and as we held her hands she died. I was truely honored to have known this lovely lady and will never forget her.

[GadgetRN71, ASN, RN]

Shay, I've been feeling a little bitter lately due to stress at work..your post reminded me that what we do does make a difference. How wonderful that you were there for that lady in her time of need. Bless you.:)