To ALL of The Heroes of This Pandemic

Covid-19 just that one little word has managed to turn our world completely upside down. Who knew that a word like Coronavirus would one day be synonymous with almost certain death on a global scale? Who knew that the year 2020 would be the year that tested your very resolve? Since this pandemic hit the shores of this country that is exactly what has happened. Your days have been endless, your nights have been sleepless, your legs feel like jello and your feet scream in pain from the long hours of being on them, your workload continues to build up more each day, you go days without eating, you can’t even remember when the last time was that you actually got to enjoy a nice steaming, hot shower, you haven’t had a minute to yourself in weeks, you can’t even remember the last phone conversation you had or the last text you received, the only human interaction you get is when you see the thousands of sick and scared people that come to you for care everyday. You sit by their bedsides holding their hands and praying with them while they are taking their last breath, you cry for the lost and for those they left behind, when they pass on you wipe your own tears, take a few breaths, put on a mask and a brave face, and move on to aid the next patient. You cheer for and with those who recover for victories like those make it all worthwhile. I know right now you may be feeling overwhelmed and exhausted; you probably haven’t seen your home, your family or your friends in what seems like forever and when you finally do you will not want to get close to them for fear of unknowingly infecting them with this silent killer. You get so caught up in the task at hand that you more often than not forget to practice a little self care. I can’t even imagine the things you see when/if you do get to finally close your eyes. This virus has taken it’s toll on the world, young and old, it does not discriminate and yet you stand on the front lines battling it fearlessly and selflessly every single day. You are this world’s last line of defense against an invisible enemy and you do it for love of your profession not for the money (though I have heard you don’t get paid at all what you are worth). From fever checks to respirative care your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed. This is the new normal and you and others like you give people such as myself hope in a time of extreme sickness. You sacrifice your very health so that others may live. You are actual real life super heroes. You make me proud to be an American. You are the very essence of what healthcare should look like even in times of crisis. In fact I know I speak for not only myself and my family but also for the millions of others just like me all around the world when I say we appreciate everything that you do and we thank you for doing it day in and day out. I know it isn’t easy. You may not always get the respect you deserve and that really sucks but right now you are fighting a war, not on the battlefield but in hospitals all around the world. You and the millions of other healthcare personnel are the heart and soul of this world. We keep you in our hearts and in our prayers. We love you!