Letters to the Editor

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Birthday care

June 22 was my 84th birthday. Sadly, I got sick and my husband had to take me to the Roper Hospital Emergency Room.

While lying in my bed on the second floor, I was lamenting the fact that I was sick and in the hospital on my birthday. To my surprise, the nurses came to my room and sang "Happy Birthday" to me. In addition, they presented me with two beautiful presents. As a result, this gracious act made an unfortunate situation a more pleasant one. Thank you so much, Erica and your nurse friends.

I was transferred to ICU and then to the seventh floor. For the next 10 days, the nurses, staff and doctors treated me very professionally and in a very friendly way.

I want to thank everyone who took care of me. God will take note of your efforts and reward everyone.

BLANCHE P. BLANKENSHIP

Fort Lamar Road

James Island