When my loved one was admitted to the hospital, our world felt like it had turned upside down. We were scared, unsure, and didn’t know what to expect. From the very first moment Nurse Abbey walked into the room, she brought with her a sense of calm and comfort that we didn’t even know we needed.

She didn’t just care for my loved one, she cared for us as a family. She held my loved one’s hand when they were in pain, spoke gently when fear took over, and treated every small need as if it truly mattered. I will never forget how she took the time to explain every detail, making sure we understood, never making us feel like a burden.

What touched me the most was the way she treated my loved one with dignity and love. She adjusted pillows, sat and listened to stories, and even shared a smile on the hardest of days. When I was exhausted and overwhelmed, she noticed and offered reassurance that we were not alone in this journey.

Nurse Abbey became a light in a very dark time. Her compassion went far beyond her duties; she gave us comfort, hope, and strength. She reminded us that nursing is not only about medicine, but about the heart.

For all these reasons and more, I genuinely believe Nurse Abbey deserves the DAISY Award. She is the kind of nurse who leaves a lasting impact not only on her patients but on the families who will never forget the care and kindness she gave.