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Heartwarming Connections: A Just Because from a Dear Friend

If there’s anything this situation has taught us, it’s that the littlest things can have the strongest impact. For Katerina, what may seem like just flowers is a constant reminder of the kindness that surrounds her. To Katerina’s dear friend, thank you for choosing us to brighten up her day.

“This little app has brought some wonderful connections that I’m so very thankful for and in the midst of all that’s going on to be thought of by a dear friend means the world to me. This beautiful spring bouquet that was delivered to my doorstep has brightened my day, my week, my month, and reminded me of the kindness of others. Some might just see flowers but it truly is more than that, a kind gesture that I won’t forget. ?”

Heartwarming Connections: Thank You Carmie, #LocalHero ER Nurse

We are incredibly grateful for medical professionals like Carmie, who risk their lives and the lives of their family in order to protect the rest of us. Thank you to ER Nurse, Carmie, for sharing her story and for her invaluable support and heroism during this time.

“I try to do my part as an ER nurse, so please do your part.”

“I received these beautiful flowers last night from my favorite pharmacist, @potluck_pierce. So I did the natural thing to do, put on makeup, wear my favorite @wearfigs scrubs, and took some photos with them. I’m all smiles but I remember how work has been lately with COVID-19.”

“My last picture is taken when there was downtime at work. We do not have enough PPEs, I reuse my one surgical mask for my entire 12-hr shift. Sometimes I even use the same one for 2 shifts in a row. I’m always so scared of bringing that virus home due to my elderly father who I live with. My sister sprays me with alcohol before I take off my scrubs in the garage to get inside the house and quickly shower. These are some of the ways I protect him. I try to do my part as an ER nurse, so please do your part.”

Heartwarming Connections: Happy Birthday Mom from Across the Country

Now, more than ever, is the time to connect with your loved ones. Although Marilyn was unable to celebrate her mom — who lives across the country — in person on her birthday, she made sure her mom knew she was thinking about her during these challenging times.

“It’ll be midnight in NYC in a few minutes meaning my ?❤️Moms ❤️Birthday ? these are the surprise Orchids made sure they arrived Beginning of the week. It’s been tough having her in NYC while I’m on other side of the country during these extra challenging/nightmare times ?She is everything! God continue to bless her! ?❤️Until we can be together we are together in my heart ❤️ Love you mucho Ma! La Virgen la acompañe?❤️…”