Wednesday, January 10, 2024
I took care of Rachel for several years as her kidney nurse practitioner. Rachel had the courage of 10 packed into her petite body. I was honored to watch her grow, and endure, and persevere. She faced several challenges that no one should have to endure, while trying to grow from a young child into a beautiful young woman. If you think of some of the difficulties of the “teenage years “and superimpose some medical issues, you could see how extra challenging that could be. Well, Rachel endured through all that and more. I was also honored to be one of the people she trusted and confided in. I supported her as best I could and she and I had a deep connection. She was fiercely protective of her mother, animals, and everyone she loved. I had been in touch with her just after her mom passed. A little late, but I was sending her card about her mom a few months later. When I went to look up her address, I came to find that she had passed. I was shocked and devastated. Reading these, I see that she emulated the same strength, along with kindness, and humanity to so many others.
Rachel, you are sorely missed and forever cherished. I admired you and still do.
Fondly,
Nicole Diaz NP
