GS-The turkey was still warm when he said it. I had not returned home…

There were no speeches and no sponsor banners.

People arrived wearing winter coats, work scrubs, and holiday sweaters. Children drew pictures on paper placemats while nurses ate meals they had not prepared themselves.

An older nurse named Karen took my hand as I passed her table.

“You didn’t have to do this.”

“I know.”

She waited.

“That’s why I wanted to.continue reading …