To make a difference

Shared as felt it was so very true

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Let's be part  of the Solution and not the problem. 

Sudha Nair

Had the misfortune of visiting the crematorium earlier today to pay my respects to a very dear elderly Uncle of mine. He was a Covid case. 

As i moved from the Hospital to the Crematorium i observed that this time, its the common man that's making the difference, a real difference. 

The nurse who cleans, maintains and takes care of hundreds of patients. She puts her life to risk everytime she steps in a Covid zone. She does it for a living, she gives life. 

She is making a difference. 

The Ward boy who cleans the body, packs it, seals it and moves it up and down the corridors. That Xth Standard failed, that good for nothing boy has stepped up to give mankind some respectability. 

He is making a difference. 

The Ambulance driver, who waits patiently for hours at the Hospital or at the Crematorium. That College drop out, has not gone home from over a week. Day and night, he eats, sleeps, drives the ambulance to take patients and dead bodies alike. 

He is making a difference. 

That security guard at the Hospital who manages the  arrival of all vehicles and guides then to their spot fearlessly. He is a retired Military jawan gives priority to the patients and their worried families. 

He is making a difference.

The Manager of the Crematorium, looks exhausted, over a cup of coffee he tells me, i come in here yesterday at 7am and after 36hrs am still here. He sees hundred of dead bodies and their families crying for their loss. Quietly he did his job for a living. 

He is making a difference. 

The body handler at the crematorium treats every body in the same way. He is exhausted, over worked and underpaid. Often we see him as good for nothing drunkard. This time, he is helping, bury &  burn 30/50/70 dead every day & night. 

He is making a difference. 

The Constable on the road guiding the traffic for a smoother is now ensuring that we all wear masks to stop the Pandemic killing more of us. He is risking his life for us everyday. He can barely speak english or use a computer like me. 

He is making a difference. 

The delivery boys. Youngsters who didn't do welll in the Corporate world. They ferry around town in the hot sun or rain from one place to another delivering 20+ packages everyday for you and me. We don't smile or acknowledge his presence when collecting our Parcel. 

He is making a difference. 

My local vegetable vendor. He buys fresh vegetables and fruits everyday and brings them to my doorstep. All of us want the freshest, sweetest and nicest stuff from him. We bargain to no real gain with this village bum who everyday wakes up real early and gives my family stay healthy on his veggies. 

He is making a difference. 

This time, its the common man that's making the difference, a real difference. He was always there, but we never noticed. 

Let's be part of the Solution and not the problem. 

Stay in.

Mask up.

Eat healthy.

Keep distance.

It’s v easy to sit in ur Drawing room watching the idiot box and keep criticising. 

Sometimes Govt.. sometimes opposition, sometimes doctors.

Remember you have no control on others but u certainly have control on urself. Behave responsibly, do ur bit. It’s an uninvited natural calamity. Together it can b dealt with. 🙏

let's salute these warriors who are fighting our battle and motivate others.