Although this post is public, these words come from a private place of profound sadness and loss.
Several years ago, Vaana joined the Emergency Department, where I worked, as a baby nurse. Through the mentorship of established RN preceptors, she became a “grown-up nurse”, capable and competent, and, most of all, kind. Suddenly, tragically, we lost her just a few days ago. Since then, I’ve read dozens of memorial tributes from those who were once my ED family, but this one seems to summarize her best:
I can’t believe we lost this beautiful person who came to us as a baby nurse, who demonstrated such kindness and poise, who cared for others and then went home and cared for her family. She was loving and patient with all of us, she noticed people, she listened to people. She was just plain good. ❤️
Those beautiful, smiling eyes.
“Be kind. You never know what kind of battle someone is fighting.”
The hospital lowered the flags in Vaana’s honour.
At the moment, I have no more to write. I just want this here so I can remember.
Oh Phyllis, Thanks for sharing. I’m so sorry for your loss & the hospital’s loss. I want to write all kinds of words of condolence and whatever but I think the best way to put it right now is “no words”. I have no words but know the love and care is way deeper than words. Grieve well.
There are absolutely no words. Just lots of emotion. Thank you for your support.
A loss for many people. So sad!
It is a devastating loss. One that will take a very long time to come to terms with for so many people.
So very sad for her family and friends. May she rest in Eternal peace.
Rebecca
💔Thank you, Becky.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts about this angel. I did not know her but your response to her death tells All. The world must somehow go on without this force in it.
In Sympathy,
Phyllis Davis
Thank you for your kind words. It truly is devastating.