Ode to Krystal

Krystal Palmer is an angel from heaven. She is a nurse practitioner at Cactus Children's Clinic. My first experience at CCC was not a pleasant one (we had a different nurse)....I was hesitant going back...but Jude was having weight issues (he was only 4 days old) and Derrick and I decided to continue returning to CCC until his weight returned to when he was born. So at our second trip back, I was really nervous. In walks in this beautiful, bubbly, blond chicka who just instantly starts loving on my son...my brand new- fresh out of the oven boy. I instantly fell in love with her. Not only was she singing songs to my little guy, but she shot straight with me what I needed to do. She always made me feel like I was in control, and aware of the situation. We requested to see Krystal again the next day- Jude had regained a good amount of weight...and once again...Krystal was cheering, she was hugging us, high fiving us...she was on Team Jude, and we knew it.

We found out at Jude's 2 week check up that Krystal was leaving. Not just leaving CCC...which btw- we would have TOTALLY followed her where ever she went- but moving to Chicago!!! Oh. My. Word. I was so so so devastated! Last week was Jude's 2 month check up. We made sure we got to see Krystal for the last time- since tomorrow is her last day. I cannot even begin to express how thankful I am for this lady...I believe God sent her to me that second visit to calm my nerves- I had only been a mom for 5 days, after all! Jude, Derrick and I feel very blessed to have known her, even for a short while!

So...Thank you Krystal for:

* loving my boy- even if it is your job...

* empowering me...

* mentioning the birth announcement I sent you weeks earlier...

* knowing my kid w/0 looking at some chart...

* being on Team Jude

* your support for a nursing momma...

* your bubbly personality...

* your sincerity...

...I could go on and on and on....(but it's 11pm...and momma is tired...) :)

We wish you the best!

Dear Lord,

Thank you so much for bringing Krystal in our lives. I pray that she will be safe in her travels to Chicago. I pray that you will bless her and her career. Please help Derrick and I find someone else who is as loving and caring to see Jude...