The power of touch and companionship

Brielle and Kyrie Jackson were born 12 weeks prematurely in Worchester, Massachusetts in mid-1996. Both babies were placed in separate incubators, a standard practice to reduce the risk of cross infection. Kyrie, who weighed 2lbs 3 oz, was making good progress and gaining weight, but her tiny sister had breathing and heart-rate problems, there was little weight gain and her oxygen level was low.

The twins' parents had little hope for her survival until a nurse at the hospital made an unheard-of-suggestion - to put both twins in the same incubator. Nurses and doctor watched as Kyrie put a comforting arm around her sister. To their astonishment Brielle's condition began to improve immediately and she made a full recovery.

Story from http://www.justthefacts.org/

It's very endearing to hear this story and also to see this beautiful picture. Indeed there's power in touch and companionship.