Lake Wedowee Life May 2020 | Page 16

L A K E W E D O W E E A T H O M E b y T A M M Y L O V V O R N Medical Heroes Meet New Foes in Face of COVID-19 COVID-19 is now a household word - it’s talked about in the news, tv programs, and on social media. There are song parodies, jokes, and cartoons: all things to keep us entertained during our social distancing. To most of us, it’s just something to read about. But for some, it’s an everyday reality for those taking care of our neighbors, friends and family. They are our healthcare workers, especially nurses. They are the ones in direct contact with known corona virus patients. They are our brave heroes. This story is about them… their everyday thoughts, fears, and sobering moments. 16 LAKE WEDOWEE LIFE We see signs everywhere saying “Heroes Work Here” or “Heroes At Work”, but to them it’s just what they do - it’s part of their job. If you ask a nurse, why do you do what you do? You get different answers, such as “helping someone less fortunate” or “helping the community.” But to all of them, their answer is “It’s my calling.” The definition of a hero is “selfless, a genuinely good person, and someone gets the undivided attention of all of us and causes change. Someone willing to risk their own life to save another.” Many don’t see themselves as heroes, but they truly are.