Amid the Covid-19 outbreak in Singapore, toiling long hours in hospitals treating patients can be a tiring, thankless job.
Despite their own fear and fatigue, our healthcare heroes bravely put on their uniforms and soldier on.
Donning masks, gloves, and protective suits as their armour, they charge headlong on the battlefield, known to us as emergency rooms and hospital wards.
So imagine the elation of these healthcare workers, when people take the time to appreciate their good work. Picturing it isn’t hard, thanks to Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH)’s social media team who posted a heartwarming album on Facebook.
In it, you’ll see how touched and euphoric TTSH staff are when they’re given flowers and letters of appreciation.
Here are some of the best shots that would touch your hearts.
It looks like this lady was caught off guard by the camera, as she’s seen smiling with her hand half-covering her face. She was probably feeling shy.
This lady raises her hands in happiness – one hand holding a bouquet of flowers – looking as if she’d just won the lottery.
Another lady beams brightly at the camera with her bouquet.
This man smiles so widely, which makes us believe that he’d just found the last missing puzzle in his life. And it comes in the form of gratitude for his hard work at TTSH.
Holding yellow placards saying “thank you”, these nurses are surely enjoying the rare moment of being hailed as heroes.
If you’re wondering whether the bouquets came with any cards, yes, they do.
This one has a short, yet sweet message written on it: “Thank you very much for keeping Singapore strong” with a heart symbol. The drawing of Mr Tortoise is a nice touch too.
One Tan Yan Hao, left a message dated 15 Feb: “Hi there to all healthcare workers, my wife and I would like to thank all of you for your courage and professionalism in dealing with the virus outbreak in Singapore. Appreciate and we are behind you.”
Bless you, dear sir.
From the pictures shared above, it reinforces the age-old message that an act of kindness will surely make someone’s day.
If you were one of the good souls who gifted Tan Tock Seng Hospital staff with touching messages and gifts, know that not only have you sparked joy in their hearts, but also ours.
Thank you, Singapore.
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Featured image adapted from Tan Tock Seng Hospital on Facebook.
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