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GDive Extra Aloha To Those In Need
ear Darah,
On July 1, I had
just finished my ther- apy session in Waipahu and went across to Times Super- market to get lunch. I got out of the store and fell, hurting myself. The employees at the
I had a fall accident on Queen and Cooke streets on Aug. 1 around 6:20 p.m.
I have no memory of how it happened. The only thing I remember was that I started to cross Queen Street toward the mauka side when the light turned green. After that, I was standing on the other side of Queen Street and was surrounded by some people. They asked if I was OK and if I needed an ambulance. They told me that I had fallen. At that time, I was dazed and very confused. I had no idea what had happened. I was in pain but was able to walk, so I told them I didn’t need an ambulance. After I got home, I realized the right side of my face and body were swollen. I went to see my doctor the next morning and he diag- nosed me with syncope. He ordered X-rays and some tests. Thank God the injuries were not serious.
I am very grateful for the people who had stopped to help when I fell. At that moment, I was in shock and didn’t thank them. I also forgot to ask them what they
market were very helpful — the female manager and one of their dedicated employees stood with me outside the door and found me a chair.
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The manager called the ambulance and I went to The Queen’s Medical Cen- ter – West O‘ahu. The EMT, doctors and nurses made my visit very pleasant. I was im- pressed with their profession- alism. I want to send my ma- halo nui to those people that helped me. I am very grateful to all of them.
Lily Wong Honolulu
Dear Lily,
I hope you are doing well and recovering from this fall. A big mahalo nui to these gentle souls who sur- rounded you to give com- fort in such a time of uncer- tainty. I believe it is human nature to help those in need when we are faced with the opportunity. I believe that the people of Hawai‘i have that extra aloha to care for others, and I am reassured each time I receive a letter praising the wonderful he- roes who come to the res- cue daily. Please take care of yourself and stay healthy.
Mail letters to MidWeek c/o Mahalo Nui at 500 Ala Moana Blvd. Ste. 7-500, Ho- nolulu HI 96813, or email mahalonuiwithdarah@gmail. com. Include your name, where on the island you reside, phone number and the phone number of the person you’ re thanking so she can contact him or her.
Sharlene Apilado ‘Ewa Beach
Dear Sharlene,
How fortunate you were to have compassionate peo- ple come to your aid! Jayson Ramil, assistant store direc- tor of Times Supermarket Waipahu, says, “Thank you for taking the time to ex- press your gratitude for our efforts. It is our pleasure to help and serve our custom- ers and our community.”
I would like to thank the people who helped me when
Dear Darah,
I believe it is human nature to help those in need when we are faced with the opportunity.
up on my own.