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 To the editor:On the morning of Feb. 26, my son and I were in a
place that no mother wants to be -- in the ER at ALMH. My 9-year-old
son had a serious allergic reaction, and it was a very scary
experience for the both of us. Thankfully, after almost four hours
of medical care, my son was out of danger.
While waiting for his discharge, my son and I were talking. He
was such a good and brave boy, I was so proud of him that morning. I
wanted to treat him to lunch and told him to pick a restaurant where
he would like to go. I didn't have much money on hand, but I was 100
percent sure he'd say Burger King, his favorite restaurant.
To my surprise, he said Bonanza. Sadly, I told him that I didn't
have enough money for Bonanza that day. He told me, "That's OK,
Mom," and he picked another place more affordable to the few dollars
I had.
Moments later, my son was discharged. We both were eager to leave
as it had been a long and emotional morning.
As we were walking out of our curtained room, a friendly woman
stopped me. She had been sitting with another ER patient all
morning. Perhaps she was a family member or a friend of the patient.
She stopped me and told me she had overheard my conversation with my
son about lunch. She took my hand, tucked $20 into it, smiled kindly
and said: "I heard your little boy wants to go to Bonanza. You take
him there on us. He deserves it."
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 It all happened so fast, and although I thanked her in the most
heartfelt way I could, I really should have said more. So I'm hoping
this very kind woman sees this letter.
To the sweet lady with brown hair who wore a green shirt and was
at the ALMH ER on that Thursday morning -- thank you! Thank you for
your kindness and generosity. I apologize for not taking the time at
that moment to tell you just how much you were appreciated. I truly
think this world needs more good and selfless people like you. I've
told all my family and friends about how I met an angel that day,
and I have vowed to "pay it forward" with every opportunity that I'm
able. It takes a beautiful person with a beautiful heart to do what
you did. I only wish I wouldn't have been so hasty and instead took
the time to tell you this in person. I am deeply thankful, and I
wish you and your family the very best in happiness and health.
Most sincerely,
Tabitha Laubenstein
Lincoln
[Posted
March 10, 2009]
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