During our daughter's recent hospital stay, we experienced firsthand the profound impact a nurse can have on a family's journey through illness. When we were admitted with our eight-year-old daughter, we were emotionally and physically drained. She had endured three emergency department visits in three days and was facing her second hospital admission. Seeing her in such pain was heart-wrenching, and after days of uncertainty and exhaustion, we desperately needed a sense of comfort and care. On our third full day inpatient, we had the privilege of meeting Morgan, and from the moment she walked into our room, she was a ray of sunshine. She was there almost immediately after shift change, greeting us with a warm smile and a sense of reassurance that felt like a lifeline. She anticipated every need before we even had to ask and provided care in a way that allowed us, for the first time in days, to finally take a breath. Morgan didn't just provide excellent medical care-she transformed our experience. Her kindness, attentiveness, and genuine compassion made an unbearable situation feel just a little bit lighter. When we were transferred to the seventh floor the next day, we didn't expect to see her again. But when she poked her head into our new room, it felt like a visit from a dear friend. It was a moment of unexpected joy in a week filled with stress, and that speaks volumes about the kind of presence Morgan has. One of the most meaningful ways Morgan impacted our stay was through her connection with our daughter. After multiple difficult procedures, including a failed NG tube attempt, our daughter had grown understandably distrustful of providers. But Morgan found a way to break through. She wore a Bluey jacket that instantly caught my daughter's attention and made her feel safe. She spoke to her with warmth and care, building trust where it had been lost. For a child who had been through so much, Morgan was one of the few people who could still bring a smile. After six days of repeated hospital visits, two admissions, and five nights in the hospital, Morgan stood out as the brightest part of our entire experience. In a world where nursing is often described as both an art and a science, Morgan embodies both effortlessly. Her skill, empathy, and joyful presence made an immeasurable difference to our family, and we are forever grateful. It is with the deepest appreciation that I wholeheartedly nominate Morgan for this award. She is not just an exceptional nurse-she is a true light in the lives of the patients and families she cares for.