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Giving Thanks.
During this Thanksgiving holiday, I believe a lot of us have been reflecting on what we are thankful for in a different way than from years past. We should all be grateful to have such meaningful positions working in healthcare, in a time when our community and our nation needs us more than ever. The UC Davis Health family has risen to the challenge and many have sacrificed a great deal to provide exceptional care.
In this Thanksgiving week, thank you all for all that you do. For the excellent care you provide to our patients and for the support you give to your grateful families and loved ones. This year, the contributions of healthcare workers have been a central focus in our communities with many stories in the nightly news. These stories are important to inform the public about the pandemic but also highlight the amazing work you are doing every day. Our nation is so thankful to you!
We all know that we are facing another COVID-19 surge. We know that our preparations are done and that we are well-prepared at UC Davis Health. We know that as healthcare workers, we must try to keep ourselves fit and well. We know what public health mitigation strategies to take, and how to isolate ourselves in our social “bubbles”. We know the sacrifices we all are making daily. These are more obvious at this time of family celebration and thanks, when we cannot meet physically together in our usual family groups. Many of us will “zoom” in and out of each other’s homes this Thanksgiving, and maybe compare whose turkey browned the best. There are ways to make the most of this situation, and to be part of the solution rather than part of the problem.
This is a time when we all need some uplifting. Most of you will know the iconic duet by Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion, “The Prayer,” first released in 1999 and shown here.
May I suggest that you listen to this amazing performance, reflect on the lyrics, and discuss them with your loved ones; as they are so pertinent to our current situation. Here they are:
The Prayer
"I pray you’ll be our eyes,
And watch us where we go
And help us to be wise,
In times when we don’t know
Let this be our prayer,
When we lose our way
Lead us to a place,
Guide us with your grace
To a place where we’ll be safe"
Another performance of “The Prayer” by this father-daughter duet, Mat and Savanna Shaw, is an inspirational example of what can be done from home, and now has close to 8 million views.
I, truly, hope that you enjoy these performances and that you find them uplifting and helpful. Share them with your families and loved ones.
May your Thanksgiving festivities be happy, meaningful, and safe.
I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving holiday!
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