I say this because the folks who called us hysterical and reactionary will continue setting the agenda and commentary for the next 4 years. Usually wrong, usually a step behind, unable and incapable of keeping a finger on the pulse of the country.
There were many others, but pardon me I ran out of space. Please give them a shout out below. It's important people acknowledge the folks who called it and tried to warn. You should listen to them, read their works, and buy their books to understand the country.
The pandemic has exposed our country and ourselves. I have permanently lost respect for many friends who have revealed themselves to be selfish, reckless and inconsiderate.
On the flip side, my respect for others has only increased, especially front line health care professionals and workers and fellow Americans who wear masks and stay at home just to protect their communities. My kids make me proud. They get all of it and wear masks. Ages 6 and 4.
The reason why I don't mind being judgemental and preachy on this issue is that we have a 4-year-old immuno-compromised daughter who survived Stage 4 cancer. We've been wearing masks and distancing since March. My parents haven't seen her or their newest granddaughter yet.
Some good news. Today is the 1 year anniversary of our Nusayba's liver transplant. She had Stage 4 cancer. Thanks to a call out, an anonymous donor @ShawnZed stepped up & donated a piece of his liver to save her life. This is a photo of when Nusayba woke up & met her brother.
This is a recent picture of Nusayba rocking her princess dress and mask (she knows what's up). She has gone from a dozen medications down to just 3 as of this week. A huge victory. She's happy, healthy, fierce, tough, & weird as hell. She wasn't supposed to live, but here she is.
Please consider being a liver donor. The liver GROWS BACK. You can save a life. Talk to hero @ShawnZed. He's healthy & doing well. He saved a girl's life & now has a badass Mercedes scar. Keep rooting for @SarahAWildman's daughter Orli who just survived cancer & has a new liver.