Continuing in our theme of "inspirational women" for Women's Month, below is a story sent to us by one of our readers about nursing sister Trudie Killian, who has the unenviable yet vital job of helping women who are going through difficult births and miscarriages.

A year back under very sad and stressful circumstances I met a woman called Trudie Killian. She is a nursing sister in the Obstetrics ward at Unitas Hospital.

She is a kind and gentle soul who advises and comforts women when they are at risk of losing their babies. I met Trudie in the 24th week of my pregnancy just before surgery. I have never met anyone who spoke with such kindness and compassion, as if she was my mother or a dear friend. She was there to put my mind at ease and to walk the lonely path of letting my baby go with me. She was the first person to hold my baby and care for him in his last moments. When I think of her, I often think of the story of the “ Footprints in the Sand”, and how she carried me through a very difficult time even though we had only spent an hour or two together.

On the anniversary of my baby’s death I went back to the hospital to thank her for the impact she made on my life and although I am sure that she had seen a thousand mothers like me since then, she remembered me and still comforted me in that same loving way. My hope is that if ever there was a mother in need of comfort, there would be an angel like Trudie.

Because of Trudie, I am inspired to be a more. I try to be a better wife, mother, friend, colleague and mentor. I am constantly reminded of the kindness afforded me and hope that I am “ paying it forward” to someone out there.

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