Cristina talks to the nurse’s mother, Luís: “When they called him, he shuddered”

Lskis Pitarma was the name that dominated the present This Sunday, after the public thanks to Boris Johnson. After discharge from St. Thomas Hospital, the Prime Minister britânico honored “Nurse Luis from Portugal” who accompanied him in the intensive care wing, where he remained for a week due to the Covid-19.

This Monday morning, after the tribute, Cristina Ferreira spoke with Edite, the mother of the health professional, who proudly trusted the emotions that have dominated her son’s life in recent days.

“When they asked him to take care of the Prime Minister, he shuddered”, began by stressing. However, he emphasized that nervousness has already been felt since pandemic It started “I have been nervous for a long time because he is at the forefront.”

In JuneSix years have passed since the 29-year-old nurse left the country that denied her sleep, an anguish that insists on remaining in the mother’s heart.

“I never forget the day he went to England. It was 12 June 2014, the saddest day of my life. It was difficult and it costs me a lot when I get to the first floor of my house and I see his empty room (…) He had no job here, he sent more than 200 resumes “he declared.

Nostalgia has become part of the days and is filled with frequent visits, the latter with an early return and no scheduled date.

“He comes here at least four times a year. He was on vacation in Portugal when he had to return [para Inglaterra]. He had to return four days earlier, “he explained.

“It hurts me so much that he’s working in intensive care … The day before he was called to care for the prime minister, a 22-year-old patient died. He was very sad.”, He said.

Regarding the notoriety Luis has gained in the last 24 hours, Edite makes sure that his son remains as reserved as he always was. But the pride of a mother will not forget the tributes: “My son never really liked it leadership. But I already bought some newspapers to show you. ”

Cristina Ferreira, who also shared the pride in the performance of the Portuguese nurse, concluded the conversation with an invitation to Luis and the family to be invited. of the Cristina’s program when the health professional returns to Portugal.

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