The Power of a Nurse

The power of a nurse is unmatched. It is lasting. It is impactful.

Vivian. Lakeatta. Jana.

Years later, I can still name the nurses who helped me through the labor and delivery process when my son died. They were gracious, kind, and steady during the darkest moments of my life. They advocated for me when my brain could not process what was happening around me. They helped guide me through impossible decisions and created space for the few precious moments I had holding my son. Their compassion and care left a lasting mark on my heart.

When I became an Affiliated Photographer with Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, I knew nurses were often the connection between our services and the families who said yes to photography. What I did not expect was to meet a nurse who would leave a lasting impact not only on the families we served, but on me as a volunteer.

Nobuko.

She is kind, gracious, loving, and endlessly compassionate. She goes above and beyond for every patient she cares for, and she is the reason so many families in Seattle receive NILMDTS services each year.

Nobuko embodies the role nurses play in the work we do at NILMDTS. Nurses are often the backbone of our organization’s mission. They are the connector between families and our services, the person supporting grieving parents through labor and delivery, and the advocate …