Adam was the most patient, caring, and encouraging nurse I have ever met! He took the time to treat me and see me as a person who is unique and special. He came in on his day off to see me and check in on me, even though I had COVID and was in a room where we wear a mask. I’ve been drinking since I was 11. He took the time to not see or call me an alcoholic, but to call me by my name, God’s daughter. He prayed for me. No one ever did that for me, ever. He printed a list of every AA group in Louisville, when they meet, and called some of them with me. I’m excited to come see him again after I haven’t had a drink to show him how he encouraged me. He is a nurse who is made to be a nurse, and I’m thankful. I went to the hospital and wanted to leave, but he made me glad I was there, and excited to leave now.
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Adam took care of my sister-in-law, who has struggled since she lost her husband, always has been a little slow and has had trouble making and keeping friendships. She intentionally overdosed and thankfully, had a miracle and lived. None of us knew what to do, none of us knew how to approach her after all of this. When she was in the ICU on the ventilator, Adam took the time to visit me and the rest of our family. He didn’t seem to be in a rush or look at the clock, but made us feel like we were his main priority. We kept asking to speak to someone to ask for advice and help on how to speak to her when she woke up. We were all anxious, and given that it was a weekend, no one would come, but there wasn’t anyone available to speak to us until she was awake. Adam shared his personal testimony with us. He shared that he believed mistakes are just an opportunity to grow. He shared to just love her for who she is, support and encourage her. He prayed over her with our whole family, encouraging us while she was still asleep. When she woke up, he was patient with her, gentle and kind. Not once did he stand up too fast or tell her what was going to happen abruptly, but always asked her if it was OK and explained everything he was doing. He didn’t treat her for her mistake or her overdose, but treated her like a friend. Adam came and visited her on another floor in the hospital, encouraging her, helping with her physical therapy while other nurses were busy.  God made Adam our nurse for a reason, and we are so thankful.