baby in the picture is this woman amanda scarpinot i who was recovering from third degree burns. for years this moment captured in time has been a source of comfort and strength in here. >> as you can see i totally trusted her and she suited me at a time when i needed it. >> reporter: two weeks ago she posted this image on facebook and within 24 hours she found out who the mystery nurse who showed so much compassion was. and almost 40 years later, the two women met. >> oh, my goodness here we are. >> i had no idea it would have this impact for her so what may seem like a gift for her is an amazing gift for me. >> reporter: an amazing gift, reunion, that may not have happened if it wasn't for social media. henna daniels for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >> that is amazing. >> so nice to see positive that can come from social media and the negative and bullying but this is a great way to bring people together too. >> at a time at the information front just how incredible nurses are and all these years later. nice to see she had the opportunity to say thanks. >> agreed. >>> coming up nex

three month-old amanda scarpinot i, she's recovering from third degree burns a at albany medical centerwo weeks ago amanda posted that photo to facebook hoping to find the name of the nurse. within 24 hour she knew it was sue burger a and that reunion started to get underway. emotional event happened yesterday and it turns out both women never for got their bond. >> it is an amazing take one that would never thought i would have. such a great reminder to think back on all of these interactions i have had with patients, all of the things i have done and maybe put aside the hard work and times when it was so stressful and think about this. >> the photographs are just so tender to the expression on her face and both in her hand the baby. amanda says picture helped her through difficult times in life but children heard about her scars. sue said she never realized that he had such a big impact on that baby. >> it makes you cheer up looking at those photographs and love there for a stranger. >> those small moments that can have a big impact. >> got her through tough times, for sure. >>> 6:49.