Reagan formed a bond with his doctors and nurses -- those that saved his life and cared for him during his recovery after being shot. After his surgery, Reagan exchanged notes with the nurses. "Send me to LA where I can see the air I'm breathing," he joked.
"All in all, I'd rather be in Phila.," he wrote in another.
Marissa Mize cared for Reagan in those dark hours, soothing him, boosting his confidence, telling him it was fine to be frightened.
A few months after the shooting, he tracked her down to thank her.
Marissa Mize cared for Reagan in those dark hours, soothing him, boosting his confidence, telling him it was fine to be frightened.
A few months after the shooting, he tracked her down to thank her.
“You were the one who told me it was okay to be scared and that you wouldn’t leave me,” Reagan told Mize. “Nancy thanks you. God bless you.”
Years later, Nancy Reagan showed up at Mize's hospital for a tour. Mize went to introduce herself. Before she could finish, Mrs. Reagan enveloped her in a tight hug. "I know who you are, Marissa Mize," Mrs. Reagan said.
I imagine, years from these horrid times, there will be many such hugs for nurses and doctors who saved our loved ones' lives.....When we are allowed to hug again....
