Today I just happened to catch one of these secret compassionate moments. When I was between surgeries today, I saw my nurse practitioner come out of an examination room, and go to her desk and pick up a small vase with her Valentine flowers from her fiance’. She then walked back into the exam room.

I later found out that this particular patient was really having a hard time, not just with her spine, but life in general.

Brittaney gave her the flower and vase, and shared a little love and encouragement with a fellow human being who was hurting. She also helped connect this person to the psychological services she needed for a next step.

Strong work Brittaney. You went the extra loving mile.