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Posted on May 12, 2020 by beth

sharing the park

with front-line workers

needing a respite

making their way through another day.

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“when people go to work, they shouldn’t have to leave their hearts at home.”

-betty bender

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Ann Arbor-ite writes about enjoying life with all of its ironies and surprises.

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Norah on May 12, 2020 at 5:56 am said:

A good one for International Nurses Day.

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- beth on May 12, 2020 at 7:25 am said:
  
  Yes !
  
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murshid_akram on May 12, 2020 at 6:04 am said:

Very true Quote

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- beth on May 12, 2020 at 7:25 am said:
  
  ❤️
  
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ivor20 on May 12, 2020 at 6:43 am said:

My niece in Philadelphia, is a district nurse, attached is a pic’ of her protective suit she wears while visiting patients,,,, amazing….. xx
https://1drv.ms/u/s!Asumt4cZ9A65hMc9a44ccb9A40IWkg?e=pbAte0

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- beth on May 12, 2020 at 7:26 am said:
  
  That is amazing, like a space suit! Thank you to her and all the helpers
  
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  - ivor20 on May 12, 2020 at 7:30 am said:
    
    Yes… that’s for sure… (and her husband is a nurse too, and the have 3 young children)…..
    
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    - beth on May 12, 2020 at 7:30 am said:
      
      ❤️
      
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Sadje on May 12, 2020 at 7:37 am said:

They need fresh air and break from their stress filled days.

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- beth on May 12, 2020 at 10:02 am said:
  
  Yes, and quickly put my daily worries to rest
  
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  - Sadje on May 12, 2020 at 12:22 pm said:
    
    Mine too. 😍
    
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Jim Borden on May 12, 2020 at 8:03 am said:

nice to see them taking a break from the stress and getting some fresh air…

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- beth on May 12, 2020 at 10:01 am said:
  
  Absolutely
  
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Connie L Cousins on May 12, 2020 at 8:58 am said:

Wonderful when these busy compassionate people get a break and a chance to step away in some fresh air.

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- beth on May 12, 2020 at 10:00 am said:
  
  It was a joy to see them there
  
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Sarah Russell on May 12, 2020 at 8:58 am said:

What a beautiful quotation, especially in the Covid era.

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- beth on May 12, 2020 at 10:00 am said:
  
  I thought it fit perfectly
  
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Kiki on May 12, 2020 at 9:25 am said:

I absolutely LOVE that quote!

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- beth on May 12, 2020 at 9:58 am said:
  
  Me too
  
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LA on May 12, 2020 at 9:51 am said:

💗

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Jim Stewart on May 12, 2020 at 9:59 am said:

Yep. It’s another day. A gift to be grateful for.

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- beth on May 12, 2020 at 10:35 am said:
  
  Absolutely
  
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Emily Cannell- Hey From Japan on May 12, 2020 at 10:58 am said:

Love this shot!

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- beth on May 12, 2020 at 11:31 am said:
  
  thanks, emily !
  
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Louise Gallagher on May 12, 2020 at 11:03 am said:

Love all of it – photo. poem. quote.

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- beth on May 12, 2020 at 11:30 am said:
  
  thank you so much, louise
  
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johnrieber on May 12, 2020 at 1:08 pm said:

very well said!

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- beth on May 12, 2020 at 4:51 pm said:
  
  Thanks!
  
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Chatter Master on May 12, 2020 at 7:09 pm said:

LOVE the quote so very much. Echos what I’ve long believed.

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- beth on May 12, 2020 at 8:02 pm said:
  
  yes, me too –
  
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petespringerauthor on May 12, 2020 at 9:11 pm said:

These are the real heroes who go to work risking their lives each day.

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- beth on May 13, 2020 at 6:04 am said:
  
  they absolutely are, pete.
  
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johnlmalone on May 14, 2020 at 11:07 pm said:

a lovely quote, Beth and an homage to our front-line workers

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- beth on May 15, 2020 at 12:26 am said:
  
  Thank you, John
  
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