Thankful for quality care, empathy

Editor,

We are writing to bring attention to some truly amazing local heroes, who are surely deserving of far more praise and esteem than they usually publicly receive.

Our beloved mother experienced a series of strokes, which caused her to be consigned to long term care at Berlin Nursing & Rehabilitation, in Berlin. The more than two-and-a-half years she was a patient there was obviously a very difficult time for our family.

But we will be forever grateful for the incredibly dedicated staff who were caring for her, as well as every single person who made sure the facility was run from day to day with such professionalism and empathy. From the hard-working and committed administrative personnel, to the nurses and other health professionals who treated our mother day-in-and-day-out with such kindness, patience and love, to even the maintenance staff — one of whom (Lincoln), would regularly stop into her room and sing her a song to try to make her smile — we can hardly find the words to express the boundless respect and gratitude we have for each and every one of them.

Our hope is simply to remind everyone that these are the people who see us through the most challenging times in our lives. Please help us give them the recognition that they truly deserve.

Thank you so much.

The Scrudato family
Ocean Pines