The young teacher who could barely contain her excitement.
The young man who asked if he needed to go to multiple stations for different shots.
The man who laughed heartily when I asked if he was pregnant or breastfeeding.
The woman who sadly replied no when I asked the same question.
The woman who shared her many concerns over a possible reaction and that she may in fact pass out.
The man who looked up gratefully at the nurse for not making it hurt at all.
The woman who turned her entire seat around so she could not see a thing.
The woman, who I sat beside for 4 hours, who has sat there for three Saturdays, for eight hours a day, administering shot after shot to teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, paraprofessionals, secretaries, and anyone else who works in the schools in our little region…
These are just some of the people I spend my time with yesterday at our local vaccination clinic.
Wow. This is amazing! I love the idea of getting in other perspectives on this! And how lucky to get to help out at a clinic. This has me thinking about the place where I went and all the stories that it has! Loved this Slice!
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Thanks so much. I was struck by all the different reactions of people throughout the day… I knew it had to be a slice!
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You’re so lucky to have had the opportunity to volunteer. I love that you brought your sense of humor, especially knowing how hard it was for so many people to receive the vaccination. My heart ached for the woman who sadly replied ‘no.’
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It was an amazing day, but it was also incredibly eye opening. My heart broke right in half for her.
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I love how much is said in what was not said – perfect structure. So many emotions – I love how you captured the small details.
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Thank you for doing that! You reminded me to reach out and volunteer as well!
Love how much is said and how much isn’t! Each snippet has a story, but they all work together!
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