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Recently, I've written positive stories that have lifted my spirits in this dark time. Like many others right now, I've clung to happy and uplifting stories. I'm going to compile them in this thread, for anyone to peruse when they need a pick-me-up.
Read a happy story? Feel free to reply to the thread with one. First up, here's a beautiful drive-up couple by a Vestal couple who was determined to celebrate their love, while still keeping their loved ones safe: https://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/local/2020/04/03/coronavirus-ny-vestal-couple-holds-drive-up-wedding-elks-lodge-parking-lot-social-distancing/2939486001/
Here's a a great balloon sculpture created by a Binghamton resident, drawing the community to a website she and her sister created to thank healthcare workers across the country: https://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/local/2020/04/02/coronavirus-honor-and-thank-message-posted-outside-wilson-medical-center/5110526002/
This wonderful holiday light display had an early return, thanks to a Vestal family who wanted to cheer others up: https://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/local/2020/03/31/vestal-family-sets-up-popular-holiday-display-bring-cheer-amidst-covid-19/5085952002/
This story is a little dated (and was written before school districts and businesses were ordered to close) and but shows how a local high school was able to keep their show going while following restrictions put in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19: https://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/education/2020/03/13/binghamton-highs-musical-closed-public-but-gender-blind-production-go/4998817002/
Here are a dozen or so locals making fabric masks and face shields for those on the front lines. I know there are hundreds more, and this story doesn't even touch the surface. But here's just a handful of stories that will make you smile. https://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/local/2020/04/07/coronavirus-broome-county-residents-volunteers-fabric-masks-covid-19/5095263002/
If you get inspired to make a mask of your own, check out the directions for sewing fabric masks at the bottom of the story!
This local movement to feed local heath care workers has quickly gained ground. I love how area restaurants and community volunteers are working together to feed those on the front lines. https://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/local/2020/04/10/broome-tioga-boces-hospital-heroes-meals-local-health-care-workers/2959982001/
Annie Kate Myers is one inspiring 11-year-old. You can learn more Annie Kate and her mask making here: https://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/local/2020/04/13/coronavirus-all-saints-fifth-grader-sews-masks-health-care-workers-binghamton/2953342001/
Here's a story that shows that recovery from COVID-19 is possible: https://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/local/2020/04/14/coronavirus-binghamton-recovery-covid-19-patients-lourdes-hospital/2989261001/
And here's a super heartwarming video of the send-off Lourdes hospital staff gave two of their patients as they were discharged from the COVID unit: https://www.pressconnects.com/videos/news/local/2020/04/14/video-watch-celebration-for-covid-19-surv-5-e-95-d-1-e-28-daa-9002-f-4-e-1-f-6-d-9-apr-14-2020-15-11-02/2988817001/
