December 22, 2020
For the first time, in a long time, I have hope
I chose to get the COVID vaccine for myself, but more importantly, for my patients
I can’t bring back the 14 patients who have died unnecessarily at the hand of this virus
But I can do my part to protect myself and my patients, from this day forward
January 12, 2021
Today, 21 days later, I felt excitement and thrill receiving my second dose
I’m proud to stand with science
To trust the scientific process
To support the scientists and researchers who made this vaccine possible
In record time
I’m proud to advocate in my personal and professional lives
On the importance and impact of vaccination
Because I’m done with the heart break
The mourning
And the grieving
I’m ready to close this very difficult chapter
The tears I’ve shed have evolved over the course of this pandemic
First, in fear, with uncertainty and unknowns
Second, in happiness, as my patients started to recover
Now, in hope
Hope for new, better days ahead
I hold onto hope
Until tomorrow, Meryn
MERYN MADE 