By: Khadija Nadeem Gr 8
When people think of what they want for their future, they usually think of what will make them happiest, and rightfully so. But not a lot of people really think about what they can do to benefit others. I myself am personally in a place in my life where I’m starting to think about what I want to do in the future.
Like many others. I want to decide what type of life I want to lead, and this pandemic has really affected that choice. It makes me question my judgment. With every option
I look at, I ask myself, will this help others? Will this make a difference in someone else’s life?
There are people risking their own lives, for the chance to help others. These people aren’t special, or better than all of us, but they are different. They might not have even gone into this field for the same reason but right now, they all have a common goal. To help others. All these people have lives, they have family and loved ones and everything else that we have. Yet the difference is, they’re out there and we aren’t. Our world is just starting to acknowledge how much our essential workers do for us. How much they are giving up for us, how much they are losing for us. For people, they don’t even know.
This crisis has brought upon us the harsh truth that when it comes to benefiting and helping the world, there really are only a few that come when we need it the most. I am grateful that I am living in a time where I get to witness exactly how our society works. Where, when our society is attacked, it falls upon the shoulders of our essential workers to defend us. This includes not only our healthcare workers but our daycare workers, food and agriculture service providers, law enforcers and so many others.
For the sacrifices, you make every day and especially during this pandemic.
Your dedication, commitment and courage deserve our deepest gratitude and admiration. Your service to our country and all around the world is saving countless lives and making thousands of differences.
Thank you.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
