In all our years together, my husband has never given me flowers -- not for Valentine’s Day, our anniversary or any other special occasion. Gifts, in general, don’t seem to be on his radar. Instead, he prefers for us to split the cost of a nice dinner or a getaway, which I do appreciate.

My husband has never given me flowers, not for Valentine’s Day, our anniversary or any other special occasion.

I appreciate your acknowledgment of the hard work nurses do, but I feel that your response missed a critical point. While it is important to consider the emotions of a patient’s family, it is equally vital to recognize the challenges nurses face daily.

"We are doing our best in a system that is struggling, and I ask that more people recognize and support the caregivers who are at the heart of patient care."