Florida nurse adopts severely abused twins

JACKSONVILLE -- (WPTV) -- From reading books about animals to coloring on a magic drawing slate twin sisters Delilah and Caroline have different personalities yet share a common bond.

Jess Hamm knew instinctively she was in love.

She first saw Delilah during her nursing shift at Wolfson Children's Hospital as the toddler was being rolled into the pediatric intensive care unit.

"My heart was broken. I don't want to cry. She was just so lifeless but she still held onto my finger," Hamm said.

Delilah had broken bones, a skull fracture, and was severely malnourished.

"I was like, 'oh my gosh, I'm going to take her home,'" she said.

Hamm went through the adoption process and learned Delilah had a sister named Caroline.

She was also in the hospital.

"They've been through so much and they're completely different kids. If you had met them when I met them you would be amazed," Hamm said.

So one blessing became two.

Their days are now spent singing songs and making new discoveries.

Through encouragement, consistent meals and unconditional love, the twins are thriving and reaching their developmental goals.