What has remained with me from my first Covid-19 vaccine experience are the stories of the two women I saw that day.
One, a British born nurse, who in her day job works with immigrants, taking care of their medical needs.
The other, a Caribbean born neurosurgeon who moved to the UK to follow her dream of working within the NHS.
They were there that day because they both volunteer on their days off to administer vaccines.
I expressed my immense gratitude for everything they had done and continue to do throughout the pandemic through tear-filled eyes.
I felt so humbled in that moment when they briefly shared their stories in response to my question:
Are you both part of the NHS?
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