December 2025 Honoree
Mary R Lenard-Ziegler, LPN
Mary is my "angel in scrubs" and my hero! I go to the Mt. Vernon, VA, clinic and have a lot of physical and mental things going on, from PTSD to preparing for surgeries. There have been times I come in bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and times I come in with a bad day, feeling confused, with memory loss, and emotional. Mary always listens to whatever I bring in. She is so encouraging to me by showing compassion, dedication, and patience. I'm treated like a human being. Feeling loved by Mary makes me feel safe and secure. She never appears tired or like she doesn't want to be there. Mary, you're amazingly patient and a great listener to me. I have so much respect and gratefulness for what you do each and every day. I pray for God's protection as you perform your selfless acts of love and caring. Mary hasn't done just one thing special, Mary does it every time! I'm thankful!
Thank you, Mary R, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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