My bracelets went to the 2020 #HERO employees of Walmart last week. One of them is my neighbor who has been getting my mail every 2 weeks from the post office because I cannot go into places due to being immune compromised. The most amazing part of this whole shelter in place is that I didn't know her before this all happened. I love how my neighborhood community has rallied around those of us who cannot leave our homes. I will be engraving more bracelets this week so she can continue to share my appreciation to all the essential workers there. -Dina Marie B.

Our Essential Angel: My son has to have an IV infusion every 8 weeks. It was a bit stressful going to a hospital during the pandemic. However the healthcare workers took many precautions to keep us safe. While having his treatment we learned his nurse (that he's seen every 8 weeks for 6 years) resigned from her second nursing job at an emergency room because she works with immune-compromised kids and wanted to make sure she wasn't exposing them to the Coronavirus while treating them. Think about that for a moment...she gave up income from her second job to keep our kids safe! Nurses continue to amaze me every day!!! Feeling thankful for our essential angel, Angela. -Jessica Wiggin Y.

I’ve been gifting!!! I enlisted my husband and my 13 year old son to assist. We went to the grocery store I frequent, the hospital my husband works at (it is also one of the hospitals I round at), the gas station I always go to, my office, and the pharmacy I go to often and send a lot of prescriptions to. My words with each gift is, “Thank you for being essential”. The appreciation that came from everyone brought tears to my eyes! My 13 year old said “Mom, that feels so good!” He was right it did.  It was so great. - Temeaka El G.