Someone asked me what I would most remember about this coronavirus time.
I’ll remember this, ‘the heroes among us’.
When this ‘virus thing’ is over and we return to normalcy, however we define it, each of us will have a story. It always happens during a cataclysmic event, and this Coronavirus is one. We remember what, where, when and other big picture events that will likely change in our memory with the slippage of time.
I’ll remember the ‘who’, angels from my neighborhood who were the ‘heroes among us’.
Crises, tragédies, disasters, whatever you call them, often bring out the best in people. Whether man-made or natural, seismic events will find people who rise to the occasion to do something positive. At all levels, heroes will be born.
First responders perform heroic acts in the public’s eye. Police officers, firefighter and soldiers come to mind. Sometimes, it’s ordinary people who happen to be in the ‘wrong place’ at the right time and their natural instinct to act results in an act of heroism. More often than not, a heroic act is spontaneous, a spur of the moment action.
In my neighborhood, and I’m sure in others, there is a cadre of volunteer shoppers, generally women, organized and managed by one individual who recognized that some of us older folks might need stand-ins on shopping day during the CoronaVirus ‘skirmish’.
Was she ever right!
There are other neighbors who have reached out to us on their own accord and whose services we’ve used to help keep our prescription and food shelves supplied.
These are ordinary people doing extraordinary deeds. stepping into an environment, stores, that may not be the healthiest place to be. But, they do it, to help.
As one neighbor succinctly expressed her feelings:
“I’m happy to help-truly helps me to get through this knowing I can do a little something for someone else”.
These are the ‘heroes among us’. They don’t wear uniforms. Don’t have capes or super powers, but they do wear masks, masks in the fight against Covid-19.
We, the people designated as vulnerable to the virus, are appreciative of this help. And we don’t need to ask, ‘who was that masked woman’, because we already know…
…they are ‘the heroes among us’!
That’s what I’ll remember!
Steve B
(Srbottch.Com for more stories)
To: Adrienne, Lisa, Shameer, Andrea, Dan. Eva, Elizabeth, Julie, Jennifer, Joshua et al who volunteer to ease your neighbors’ worries
May 2020
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Thank you, Beth.
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So grateful for helpful and kind neighbors. Also for the camaraderie of everyone in Meadowbrook.
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Meg, exactly. There’s a tradition of neighbors helping neighbors in Meadowbrook. Thanks for your comment. Say hello to Tom.
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Beautiful tribute, Steve. Stay safe.
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Heroes rise out of quiet, selfless acts sometimes. What a nice tribute, Steve.
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These ‘shoppers’ are wonderful. It’s been a huge relief to my wife and me.
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I understand. We must do our own shopping, but have managed with contactless pickup at Walmart. It has been a godsend.
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I’ve signed up for Instacart and they’ve been good but it adds an extra 15-20 bucks to my bill.
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Thankfully, Walmart is free.
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And, thank you for your comment.
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I love the kindness of these women. Thanks for sharing your tribute to them with us.
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My pleasure. Glad they are so kind. And I’m getting to know more neighbors. A win-win!😉
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I love reading stories like this, Steve. It makes me feel as if we do get things right as a race, from time to time. Lots of great people out there.
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Thanks, Robbie. There really are great people among us. We don’t recognize it enough, but, as we all know, good news doesn’t sell. Have a great day and stay well. 😊
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It may be a little something to the people who do it, but to those of us who receive it it’s huge.
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Exactly! It takes a lot of pressure off our minds. Thanks for commenting.
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Hear, hear! Wonderful post, Steve.
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Beautiful tribute to our everyday heroes. 👏🏻
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Thank you. We really depended on them and may have to again. When push comes to shove, people respond graciously.
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