A Letter to My Future Patients

As I peer into your eyes, I sense the fear of the unknown radiating from within you. The tension and anxiety of the whirlwind of events that unravels with the continuous ticking of the hospital clock facing our presences only increases. Despite the circumstances of the moment, I promise you this—to remain by your side. I acknowledge your fear, however, let me tell you your strength far surpasses the circumstances you face. Your bravery exceeds the power of the ailment that afflicts you and your essence is far deeper than the malady that penetrates the sinews and fibers of your body. My promise to you is that you are a fighter regardless of what the diagnosis entails. My ongoing promise to you is to be your strongest supporter and full-time cheerleader. Let not this ailment define you because in my eyes, you are one of the bravest souls I have had the honor and privilege crossing paths with. In my knowledge, you have the fortitude and unwavering hope of a warrior. My brave patient, I promise to be your advocator, serving as both mediator and communicator between medical personnel and you. My promise to you is to hold your hand and offer my presence as you draw your last breath. My promise to you is to greet you with open arms of love as you come into this world to draw your first breath. I promise to hold you as you lament at the recent news regarding your prognosis, to offer these ears as I listen to your story that symbolizes life. I promise to fight your battle because your battles are mine. With humble spirit and genuine compassion, I serve you. My fighter, you are strong and I never desire you to lose sight of yourself through this ordeal because I will never lose sight of you. My promise to you is that I chose this path because it was my calling far before I was born and I will continue to follow it with unwavering love and ardent desire to keep growing to become the nurse I dream of being. Thank you for entrusting me your faith, for my promise is that I will not fail you. Meanwhile my fighter, close your eyes and rest for I will care for you.