Ana Marie Holguin
April 2026
Ana Marie
Holguin
,
BSN, RN
4North
Hackensack Meridian Health - JFK University Medical Center
Edison
,
NJ
United States
Offering a cup of coffee, making sure I was attempting to rest, eat, and drink, and even your kind hug when you delivered the difficult news of his passing, brought me a sense of calm amidst the chaos of emotions I was experiencing.
I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the care, kindness, and compassion you showed me on the night my father passed away. Though I cannot fully convey the depth of my appreciation, I wanted to make sure you know just how much your presence meant to me during that incredibly difficult time. In those 20 hours while I sat beside my father, refusing to leave, you went above and beyond to not only care for his needs but also mine. Your attention not only to my father's comfort but also to my comfort was very touching. Offering a cup of coffee, making sure I was attempting to rest, eat, and drink, and even your kind hug when you delivered the difficult news of his passing, brought me a sense of calm amidst the chaos of emotions I was experiencing. You truly made a painful, isolating experience a little more bearable, and I will never forget that. Especially being that I was alone because my brother had to care for my ill mother at home. The professionalism and compassion that you demonstrated were remarkable and gave me a sense of being cared for in a way I could never have imagined in such a difficult moment. Though I was alone in the room, your presence made all the difference. I will forever be grateful to you and the entire team for your exceptional support.