Hug your babies tight

About Nurse Hadley:

Hadley Vlahos resides outside of New Orleans with her husband and three children. With eight years of experience as a registered nurse, including six years devoted to hospice care, she has gained profound insights into the field of healthcare. Online, she is affectionately known as "Nurse Hadley," where she shares heartfelt stories from her experiences as a hospice nurse.

Beyond her nursing career, Hadley has achieved literary success as the author of the instant New York Times bestseller, "The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments" published by Ballantine/PRH.

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[Grumpy_old_Boot]

That moment when you realise that the messy children's room, means that the children are happy and energetic enough to actually playing with their toys - Nothing sadder than an apathetic and depressed child.

[lennywhite]

My daughter had cancer at 6 months old and fought until she was 2 years old when she past away I would gladly take a destroyed house for the rest of my life to have my baby back

[donnabirtley]

Seeing the world through another's eyes sparks gratitude for the life I lead. When I die, no one's gonna stand at my grave & say "She had the cleanest floors".

[kathleenyoung]

My son was diagnosed with brain cancer at 5 and passed at 9 in 2018. I miss the PlayStation games, skylander toys, and just all the madness of having the best little boy in the world. He deserved better 😭

[lynnieb]

I lost a 26 year old daughter unexpectedly a few years ago and will be forever grateful that my last words to her were this—I love you with all of my heart and being your mother is such a privilege. 💛💛💛Her favorite color was yellow!

[reddiver]

You hospice workers cared for my wife as she was dying of cancer. I will never forget your kindness. I love you guys.

[gailmcquiston]

After my daughter died I can't tell you how many people said they went home and held their children a lot more. It's the hardest thing in the world to bury you child. There is not grief that compares to it. God bless those parents

[mistermossman]

My sister in law is a nurse for terminally ill children. She helps with kids who die, or are in the process of dying every day. I do not know how she does it. Nurses and doctors are so strong.

[susanshelton]

I loved the hospic nurses that took care of my husband.

Once heard my friends Mom say "it's not messy it's lived in. I don't see a mess in the living room I see my babies smiles"

[valeriebus]

It's OK to be stressed over a messy house & have your perspective shift. My heart goes out to the family

[WilliamDancin]

Both can be true, at the same time. Parenting is stressful and it's okay to acknowledge the toll that a messy house takes on you! And at the same time, holding a space of gratitude for the health of your children.

[ilovelambs]

Prayers for that child and their family. Bless you

[wijngs]

This woman is truly a saint. The work she does puts you through hell and back. I commend her for doing this and she deserves a lot of respect.

[elisa.llew-send]

Oh momma. It’s totally okay to feel both stressed and blessed for and about the same things! Your capacity for empathy is clearly quite large, just don’t forget to reserve some of that empathy for yourself. And hug your sweet children, too. 🥰

[aajanaebowie]

I love how you used that experience to reflect & shift your perspective. It sent chills through because the impact of seeing how/what other’s experience is, is so great and can be life changing! God bless the family of that baby who was declining.

[spilled.buggzz]

It made me cry seeing this. My mother never bothered with me and always (still does) complained about me and the stuff i did. Seeing a mom like this is so heartwarming.

[tamabogert]

I spent 12 days with my daughter in hospice before she passed away. I'd give anything to hug her right now. The hospice staff was amazing.

[DegoJen]

Idk how you do your job on any day. You're an angel on earth.

[alisasewell]

From one hospice nurse to another, this is nothing to be embarrassed about. We are the lucky ones who get these reminders of just how precious our messy lives are.