You should be very proud of yourself for being a part of her life. You probably brought more love to her life than you realize. Being as cognitive as you say she was, she understood that you had to move on and with that she also understood the difficulties related to a change in life. She had a lot of wisdom and I'm sure she truly understood.

I have worked in the healthcare field for over 24 years now, starting as a nurse aide and am now a physical therapist. I agree that there are certain patients that you become very attached to. I have several that have passed away over the years, but they still have a special place in my heart.

Thank you for being one of those special people that make healthcare a wonderful area for others that we care for.