Photo: Portsmouth
The original topic for today was regarding the decision last week of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to turn down a COVID-19 relief bill put forth by Democrats and White House officials for $916 billion. The video below came across my eyes and brought a sense of joy.
Last Friday, a blog post appeared regarding the COVID-19 vaccine being distributed around the U.K. The first person to receive the vaccine was Margaret Keena, age 90, of the U.K. Further down the line was to be the WWII veteran Michael Tibbs, shown in the picture above. The video below is an interview with Michael Tibbs, who is 99 years old. He offers a sense of hope during a pandemic that has plagued the world for nearly a year:
Imagine the history that Michael Tibbs has seen throughout his 99 years on this Earth. And he continues to make history as one of the first to receive the COVID-19 shot. Notice how he says that he is not lucky but Fortunate to get the vaccine. There is a difference in the choice of words.
Count your blessings to be able to have such a vaccine for a disease that has ravaged nearly 290,000 American lives. The New York Times has an expose titled "Those We've Lost," which is worth viewing. The range and caliber of people who have been taken by COVID-19 are unparalleled. Check it out if you do not believe me. I encourage each reader to do so. I was astonished by the biographies.
If you are having doubts about getting the vaccine, just look at the article mentioned. Be thankful that you still have time to live a good life. Gratitude is far from present in some household these days. Instead, a sense of rage exists in light of quarantine, and masking orders are given.
The news out of the U.K. this week regarding the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine should be a beacon of hope to all of the world's residents. Be thankful. Hope is here. Practice gratitude. Take a deep breath. Smile. You might just feel better like Michael Tibbs does these days.
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