Breanna Higginbotham
April 2025
Breanna
Higginbotham
,
BSN, RN
Tower 7
Baptist Health Jacksonville
Jacksonville
,
FL
United States

 

 

 

She didn't downplay his concerns or dismiss him; she heard everything he had to say, which meant the world to him and his family.
How can I praise her name enough? How did my father get so blessed to have this angel by his side when he needed it the most? My dad's spirits had been down, and he was worried about potentially not being home for Thanksgiving. My dad is very anxious; he overthinks everything and imagines the worst before knowing what is happening. Breanna's presence calmed him. She took the time to sit on his couch and listen to him ramble about all the possible things he could be worried about. When he was done with his rant, she calmly stated to him, "I understand what you are saying, and all your concerns could potentially be something to address at the right time, but right now, we can't worry too much about the future, so to speak. We need to wait for your MRI and the results before we let all the possibilities get to us. Can you take it all one step at a time with me? If so, I can do my absolute best to keep you informed of the plans the providers make going forward and make sure you understand everything they state to you and plan. How does that sound to you?" She gave my dad the time, and he is long-winded, so it was about a 15-minute ramble on his part to discuss his concerns, actively listen to him so she could hear him, understand him, and do her absolute best to calm him, comfort him, and care for him. She didn't downplay his concerns or dismiss him; she heard everything he had to say, which meant the world to him and his family. She is a pure angel, and her genuine heart is a gift. Bre, keep the light that shines within you and never let it go dim. You’re making a difference in lives without even realizing it. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed or unappreciated by our family. Thank you!