Fresh Air
I took this photo of Heather in February 2018 in New Hampshire. Her whiteboard says, “Fresh Air.” I think we were both hopeful on this day—happy she was able to get outside where she felt some relief.
My time with Heather taught me so much about what it is to give care. About the essentials of care—food, safety, shelter, clean air—which she never took for granted. Something as seemingly simple as making in out onto the porch felt like a major victory. And it was.
Thank you, Heather, for trusting me to help you for a little while. It wasn’t always easy, but your tenderness and spirit made it easier. I’ll sit out on the porch for you today, maybe with a couple HotHands strategically placed to keep me warm—another thing I learned from you.
My time with Heather taught me so much about what it is to give care. About the essentials of care—food, safety, shelter, clean air—which she never took for granted. Something as seemingly simple as making in out onto the porch felt like a major victory. And it was.
Thank you, Heather, for trusting me to help you for a little while. It wasn’t always easy, but your tenderness and spirit made it easier. I’ll sit out on the porch for you today, maybe with a couple HotHands strategically placed to keep me warm—another thing I learned from you.
