00:00We know the hard work and sacrifice they go through serving our community and keeping us safe.
00:06Let's honor another First Responder on 99.5 QYK.
00:12Hi, Markita's on the phone today for First Responder Friday.
00:14Good morning, Markita. How are you?
00:16Good. How are you?
00:17We are doing great. I'm glad you are reaching out to us today.
00:20We get to honor your mom, so tell us about what your mom does as a First Responder.
00:25She's an RA nurse, and she just finished her nurse practitioner.
00:28Oh, wow.
00:30Yes.
00:30Okay, and where is she an RN at?
00:32She's at Bayfront Medical Center.
00:35Okay, very nice. Well, tell us about your mom. What makes her a great nurse?
00:39Oh, she desires everything she does. She's very compassionate with her patients.
00:43She's just a sweetheart when it comes to working.
00:46And, Markita, are you in the medical field as well?
00:49I'm a CNA at the same hospital.
00:52All right. Very cool. Following in mom's footsteps a little bit, huh?
00:56Of course.
00:56I love that. Was that your inspiration to become?
01:00A nurse as well?
01:01Yes. You make it look so easy.
01:04And then you realize it wasn't that easy, right?
01:06Right. It's correct.
01:08That's great. So your mom, Cynthia, how long has she been doing this for?
01:13She's been doing it for probably 26 years.
01:15Wow. What a dedication to serve. I love that. That's so great. And when she's not working, what does she like to do? What does Cynthia do to kind of chill?
01:24Homework.
01:25Homework.
01:25Got to do homework because she's becoming a nurse practitioner, too.
01:30Yes. Yes. And also going out with her grandkids.
01:34I love that.
01:34Spending a lot of time with her grandkids.
01:36That is so great. Hey, Markita, do me a favor. Describe what your mom means to you.
01:41Man, my mom means the world to me, man. There's no one like her in my book. But, you know, I love her so much. Her drive, just everything she does, she pushes herself to the limit. I love that about her. She don't give up. She's the sweetest person you can, though.
01:58Oh, my gosh. I love that. And I love that she's such a role model for you. That is so cool.
02:02Yes, she is.
02:02We want to do this, Markita. We want to give you $200 in gift cards from our friends at Crown Buick GMC and Demesman & Dover Law Firm to pass on to your mom so she can go do something fun for herself or maybe fun with the grandkids or with you or whatever. But a small way for us to say thank you to your mom for her service.
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