A very dear friend died today.  Gayle was one of the unit clerks in my ER upon my arriving straight out of residency.  ‘Mama Gayle’  was dearly loved by all.  Health issues forced an early retirement, but she stayed in touch with us in the ER.

Back in July, the ER staff gathered together to have a proper retirement party for her.  Everyone created a square for a quilt that was presented to her.  The picture above is just after she was given the quilt.

She will be missed, but we are all smiling knowing that she’s no longer in pain.  Ya’ know – she’s smiling now too!

Goodbye, Gayle.  We love you.