 LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry was honored to be invited to give a presentation on the outreach services the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry provides as well as send LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and their handlers to greet, comfort and love the critical care nurses that attended the Annual Northern Illinois Chapter of American Association of Critical Care Nurses (NIAACN) Trauma Symposium for the Northern Illinois Chapter of American Association of Critical Care Nurses. Becky Kilvinger, who coordinates LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Charity and the team at Brookfield Lutheran Church in Brookfield, Wisconsin gave an informative and emotionally impactful presentation on how the ministry extends into the communities and nationally, specifically serving nurses, hospitals and other first responders. There was so much joy in the room as the critical care nurses spent their breaks between sessions, snuggled up in the warmth of LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Charity (Brookfield - Brookfield, Wisconsin) and Mary (St. Paul's - Janesville, Wisconsin), LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus and Nigel (LCC Staff), and LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs in Training Abednego, Meshach, Olive, Saul, Shadrach, Zechariah, and Zion. Upon seeing the Comfort Dogs, the nurses lit up the room with their beautiful smiles. It was wonderful to see them relaxing as they spent time with our Comfort Dogs and their handlers.  A small Heart of Mercy & Compassion from LCC was presented to each of the critical care nurses at the NIAACN Trauma Symposium as encouragement and thanks for all they do. We give thanks to God for these skilled, compassionate, and trained nurses who provide essential and immediate care to their patients. Their days are ever-changing, with extended hours and significant stress. We lift them up for God’s protection from the strain of their workload and to be comforted by His love, peace, and presence so they can continue forward with the much-needed care and assistance they provide to so many people. May 6 through May 12 is National Nurses’ Week, a moment to recognize, celebrate, encourage, and support all the nurses for their dedication to caring for others and improving the health of their patients. "May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands." (Psalm 90:17) Comments are closed.
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