Florence Nightingale, 1820-1910. Dubbed “the lady With the lamp” during the Crimean War. She is the founder of the profession of modern nursing. (This one's for you, Sue Knepper! And for all VA nurses!)

                                               Benedictus e, Domine 

                                                      (A song of Praise)

Glory to you, 
Lord God of
our fathers, 
you are 
worthy of praise, 
glory to you… 
Glory to you 
in the splendor 
of your temple,
on the throne
of your majesty, glory to you…

“Give power, wisdom & gentleness to these who follow the lead of 

Florence Nightingale, 

that they,

 bearing with them your presence, may not only heal but bless, and shine as lanterns of hope in the darkest hours of pain & fear”

                             Episcopal Collect from Holy Women, Holy Men