In the midst of an intense RSV and flu season around the country, it's easy for healthcare workers to forget the "why."

Especially when care teams are operating at over-capacity in some places with no end in sight.

But anytime you feel like you can't see the forest through the trees, just turn back to these 5 simple quotes (to remind you why you're doing what you're doing):

And luckily, you know, the nursing staff was really, really kind, you know, really tried to be present with me and kind of hold me while I'm crying.

Sarah's story. A mom with breast cancer.

The nurse asked, do you have a little colostrum? And she puts it on a swab and she helps me put it around the lips. And I'm just so grateful. Cuz at that moment I said, I'm a mommy, I'm a mom. And from that day, I didn't feel so intimidated by the nurses.

Tanisha's story. A son with LUTO (lower urinary tract obstruction)

There are skilled doctors and physicians, and then when they have the bedside manner and the human component, I'm like, you are pure gold, you are doing what you were meant to do. And it's pretty amazing to be able to have somebody like that on your team.

Dimitra's story. A Son with Transposition of the Great Arteries and Coarctation of the Aorta

You see things you never wanted to see, never wanted to experience. I definitely have a whole new respect for nurses and doctors and everyone. It's pretty amazing that they dedicated their lives to this.

Amanda's story. Twin sons born at 23 weeks.

She allowed us to feel those emotions. When you get that kind of news, you're grasping for a human-to-human connection, not necessarily text from a medical book.

Lauren's story. A son with AGS.

Care team, we see you, we support you, and we're so grateful for you. Thank you for dedicating your lives to children and families.