2020 – It has been a year of changes, challenges, and heartbreak for the United States of America along with the entire world.
As hard as this year has been, witnessing heros in action has been inspirational to watch, has brought me to my knees on more than one occasion, and has given me much hope.
We have heros in all walks of life and it’s my hope to dedicate this post to all of them. They include, but are not limited to:
Our doctors, nurses, hospital workers, and paramedics
Our nursing home workers that protect the most vulnerable
Our fire fighters and police officers
Our teachers who made changes to their programs mid year to do everything online and are now doing everything they can to protect not only our children, but themselves and their families as they get ready for another year
Parents who only want what is best for their children and have to make decisions about sending their children to school
Our children who have had to give up school, friendships, sports, dance, and wonder what this new school year will bring
Our priests and pastors who have had to nourish our souls in a much different way
Our Truckers
Our Grocery Store Workers and Pharmacists
Our Essential Workers who continue to work while protecting their own health and the health of their loved ones
Businesses that were doing well and had to make decisions to let employees go
Businesses that were able to open and made their work environment safer for their employees
Employees that are working uncomfortable (such as wearing a mask all day) but do it to protect themselves, other workers, and most of all, their families
Workers that were furloughed or laid off and wonder what will happen to the job or career they once had
Individuals that have had to fill out application after application and want to work again
Individuals that have decided to pursue a passion, take a risk, and start a new business
Individuals that have seen a need of others in their community and do what they can to help
Never in my own life have I looked at all people much different. It’s easy to take for granted that the grocery stores will be filled, but that isn’t done without truckers and grocery store workers unloading the trucks, filling the shelves, and providing us with items we need to live.
It’s easy to take for granted that a business you love will always be there, but when they are forced to shut down, they have to make a decision to lay off employees hoping that they will be able to employ them once again. What we don’t see is the sweat and tears that a business owner puts into their business to make it thrive only to watch it disappear in an instant.
I am encouraging you to look around at your community, the people that live in your neighborhoods, and the businesses that help support our needs. They each have value to bring to the table. We have heros right next door, in your neighborhood, your city, your state, and throughout this great country. A hero is to be celebrated.
Because . . . . .
Heros don’t quit. They keep on going even when they don’t know what is ahead.
It is during these hard days when the hero in each of you is revealed. I want you to know that I see each of you and you are a hero in my eyes.
God bless you all.
Terri Trepanier is the owner of Balanced Care. Licensed in both Maine and NH, her specialty is working with small businesses, individuals, and families with their health and life insurance needs. She is certified to offer health plans both on and off the exchange and is contracted with every health insurance company in both New Hampshire and Maine. Her other passion is assisting Medicare beneficiaries with their Medicare Supplemental, Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans, and Medicare Advantage plans. Terri has seen firsthand the importance of insurance and works to “Insure Security and Peace of Mind one Family at a Time”.