POMEROY–I never thought something so dramatic as a pandemic would ever happen here. I guess I really didn’t believe anything major would ever happen especially in a small Northwest town such as ours.

But here we are. While we endure everything that’s happening around here now, it feels absolutely terrible. But through it all, there is still so much to be thankful for.

I’m thankful for my friends and family who have given me things to do during this time off, grocery store workers, nurses and doctors, people trying to find a vaccine, and my brother who’s always up to playing basketball in his room.

I’m so thankful for the companies who bring us supplies and the stores that deliver to doorsteps. I know my grandparents have utilized that a time or two.

I’m thankful for the staff at our school who worked hard educating us until we had mandatory separation.

There’s still so much to be grateful for and I can’t express my gratitude enough to all involved. I am so thankful for everyone in our little community.

I hope everyone is staying safe and doing their best to follow the guidelines.