Although my parents worked very hard, we were a poor family. We often didn’t have the money for heating in the winter...

The seeds of generosity and good will that my parents instilled in me were certainly part of what sparked my interest in becoming a nurse...

It’s crazy to look back on my life and see that I went from a nun candidate to a mother of five. For years, I wondered why...

When I was six years old, I sat in a chair and pretended to nurse my dolls. I was very conscientious with them as I cared for their...

One of the things I loved about my family was while there was lots of work, we always made time for leisure. Our weekends were full...

While my work has brought peace to my soul and the wonderful feeling of helping others has always been present, much of my career was...

I used to think that my stutter would limit me, but now I see that it is all a matter of perspective and choosing not to worry...

I had a normal, Catholic upbringing. My mother’s family was Irish, and my father’s family was Italian, creating a melting pot of heritage...