To All of The Helpers: Thank You
April 4th, 2020
This blog post is a giant Thank You note.
But first, some condolences…
I want to say how sorry I am to any of you who have suffered the loss of a loved one, or loved ones, as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus. I can only imagine the pain you’re experiencing and I’m so very sorry.
And second, some well-wishes…
If you’re sick with coronavirus or know someone who is, I’m keeping you in my heart and thoughts during this time and pray for your recovery.
And now, some gratitude…
I want to thank all of the health care workers and first responders who are on the very front lines, working to help people fight and hopefully overcome the virus. There are no words that can adequately express my gratitude and admiration for these compassionate humans, who when they go to work risk not only their own lives but the lives of their families.
One of the most heartbreaking realities of coronavirus is that when a person dies from coronavirus, he/she dies alone. For their own safety–to protect their own health and the health of all they come into contact with, loved ones are not allowed to see them or be with them at their end. I am so thankful for the many compassionate health care workers who are often there to hold the hand of and/or sit alongside the person as he or she takes their last breath and passes. Can you imagine what a difference that must make? I can hardly fathom the prospects of having a loved one die alone. These health care workers who are with them when they pass are truly Angels.
Also, I thank those of you who work in our nursing homes, assisted living homes, senior and retirement centers, hospice, etc., who right now are the only people our elderly get to be with during this pandemic while being the most vulnerable population when it comes to coronavirus.
I also want to thank all of the people and the organizations they work for–government, non-profit, private corporations, etc.–who are working to obtain and provide the equipment healthcare workers need in order to help the sick and save lives. We appreciate your service and efforts so much.
Thank you to teachers and professors and school administrators who have had to, in short order, develop online learning systems and are working tirelessly to provide their students with an effective method for learning and to be available however they can so their students feel supported during the pandemic and all the changes they’re experiencing as a result of the pandemic.
Thank you, also, to all the people and businesses who are not at home but out there working to provide essential items so that the rest of us can carry on our lives at home during this pandemic.
Thank you all who are struggling to pay their employees even as the life and future of their business are at risk.
And, finally, thank you to all of the people I have almost certainly, but inadvertently, missed or overlooked. There are so many of you who are Helpers who do your work quietly in the background. I’m sorry if I didn’t name you or your role specifically. Nevertheless, I thank you.
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