by Lauren Simmons
Can you believe it's November and the holiday season is upon us? Did any of you anticipate that you would still be hunkering down at home due to Covid? We may all be celebrating Thanksgiving differently than we expected but we can still be thankful for what we have. I think I have always been thankful for first responders, doctors, nurses, and emergency providers but this year, I am more mindful to thank the essential workers that are keeping life moving along. While some things like toilet paper and hand sanitizer may have been scarce, we were still able to get most necessities of daily living. That would not have happened without people willing to drive trucks and work in stores.
This year, I am especially thankful for the technology available so we can keep in touch with friends and even have medical visits right from home. I am thankful to the organizations that are keeping us educated and even entertained with webinars and Zoom meetings on a daily basis. I am thankful for the support group leaders who continue to check in and keep us connected by holding virtual meetings. I am thankful for the professionals who have spent hundreds of hours teaching online exercise classes so we can all stay as healthy as possible. I am thankful for the caregivers who have an added burden with Covid, sometimes being the only one that can safely go out and do errands and may be feeling isolated much more than before. And I am thankful for good health. I pray that you and your loved ones have stayed healthy through this crisis and will continue into the next year in good health. During this holiday season, don't forget to thank those who are helping make life a little easier right now.