Back to the Future…Tomorrow

So, for the first time in three months; almost to the day, we’ll be back serving our patients. The whole crew has returned from our quarantine spring vacation. Hope y’all can forgive us for multiple rescheduling, some lengthy email blasts, and me going Facebook Live twice a week over six fortnights.

And there’s no looking back; the new normal is not normal. Businesses are carefully reopening but Covid-19 Coronavirus is not out the door. Sitting around in front of a variety of screens for extended periods of time has impacted us all. We’ve had an opportunity to absorb some of the real-life televised horror calling out for our attention and the necessity for social growth and change.

Since I still manage to check-in at considerably fewer years than 100, I’ve never experienced a pandemic. But I do remember Vietnam, the Watts Riots, assassinations, and my brother’s death all happening within the same window of time. We suffered, survived, and mourned, made some radical changes, and grew (a president resigned, we landed on the Moon and created new technological advances and industries.) And we remain far less than a finished product.

But today, small businesses are following a similar course from 50-years ago. We’ve survived 90-days. Now it’s time to adjust and grow.

And when we see co-workers, patients, and community as family, we’re serious about adjusting to be safe and growing to improve lives.

Suited up in our protective gear, we might be a little hard to identify. Some of the changes in protocol, equipment, and furnishings will require some adjusting from us all. We’re determined to keep the experience personalized. We’ll continue to work toward our sharing a smile and doing most of the listening. Pronouns will remain prohibited.

And we’ve missed you; we’re looking forward to welcoming you back.