Tonight I joined neighbours and the rest of the United Kingdom to clap for our fantastic carers, all our NHS workers, pharmists, and all those on the front line keeping us safe and well!
But, tonight I clapped primarily for all the carers in care homes across the country. I clapped and cheered for all the Alisons, Claires, Ginas, Kaths, Debbies, Michelle’s, Celines, Tamsins, Jameses, Kevins, Joshuas, Julies, Julias, Elizabeths and many many more, all around the country.
My late mother had dementia and was in a care home for almost five years. These were tumultuous years, filled with despair and extreme sadness but also lots of laughter, understanding and hope! And this was largely thanks to the wonderful caring angels who guided my mother and her family through this debilitating, demeaning disease with good humour, compassion and a whole lot of loving care.
So tonight I donated my claps to these special people who are undervalued and grossly underpaid! Without them, living through this frightening pandemic but knowing that our loved ones will be safe, should bring some comfort.
I’ll continue to show my appreciation for our key workers every Thursday. In return, all I have to do is stay at home and, when I have to go out, keep my distance and wash my hands! That is not asking too much! In fact, it’s the very least I can do!
So we stand together to defeat this silent enemy. For our sanity and well-being we need to get back to our normal lives as soon as possible! Watching the five o’clock Covid-19 updates is uncomfortable and scary! People without underlying health issues are also dying. Yet there are those who have virtually no symptoms! So it’s best not to tempt fate and if possible, avoid this grim reaper! The global economy is on its knees! It’s brought us down, but we’re far from out👠
Jenny Burrell 