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Editor, News-Register:
There are angels among us.
Two of those angels are Carol Cassidy and Meaghan Hettinger, staff members at Bishop Hodges Continous Care. Their quick thinking and knowledge of the Heimlich maneuver were instrumental in preventing a life-threatening situation from becoming fatal.
I was with my mom, Gerda Zervos, while she was having lunch. She was enjoying her spaghetti when I realized that she was choking, and she couldn't speak. I knew she was in danger, but I also realized that I wouldn't be able to lift her out of her chair by myself.
Carol and Meaghan were nearby and saw what was happening and jumped into action. Needless to say, I was terrified!
While they helped mom, I ran to the nurses' station for more assistance. However, within seconds, Carol and Meaghan called out that they were successful. I nearly collapsed with relief and gratitude.
They were heroes that day.
I'm sure they have been heroes on other days, also, as well as many other staff members there at CCC. Our family is just so grateful for Carol and Meaghan's quick actions that saved our mother's life that I wanted to share our story.
They will forever have a special place in all of our hearts.
God bless the angels among us.
The family of Gerda Zervos