Sunday Territorian

Not All Heroes Wear Capes

- JOSIAH WESTBROOK

Before self-isolation and social distancing, there were jobs that would often go unnoticed, and certain roles within our communitie­s that were an oversight. Now, some services are even considered essential for our own health and wellbeing, those that make our lives easier in more ways than one. As we adapt to this pandemic, these roles are needed now more than ever. mothers and maternal figures.

New responsibi­lities have been added to their already elaborate job descriptio­n. Now, they are resident teachers, transformi­ng living rooms into classrooms, responsibl­e for teaching children from home. They are already nurses and paramedics, the first on the scene, For some, they are counsellor­s and therapists for comfort, encouragem­ent and advice. For others, ther are pharmacist­s and physicians for every symptom under the sun. They are hairdresse­rs, private transporta­tion, bankers and personal loan officers, and they are on duty 24/7.

Today, take some time to think about the mothers and maternal figures those that continue to provide essential services to keep our lives functionin­g, we thank you for the contributi­ons you make. We know that you may have families of your own, waiting for you at home, and as a community, we are greatful, From the cleaners to the to the nurses, from the cleaners to the supermarke­t attendants, you have always been essential. Sometimes it takes a global pandemic to help us realise that.

For our own motherda and maternal figures, the original essential workers, thank you for everything you do. Happy Mother’s Day, from the Buy Search Sell team.

 ??  ?? Show your mum or maternal figures how much you care about them this Mother's Day.
Show your mum or maternal figures how much you care about them this Mother's Day.

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