Courage and Cowardice

This is a story of courage and cowardice.

I have never personally met Amber Miller. She is the lone Wayne County resident battling the coronavirus in seclusion. Late last week she posted details of her positive test on Facebook. At the radio station we did not reveal her identity. I sent her a personal message saying we were all thinking about her.

Yesterday morning, she responded to me and told me about her fight. That’s the courageous part of this story. She has fought through 104-plus fever and, while stable, says each day gets more challenging. She gave me permission to talk about this…

Amber is a healthcare worker passionate about her job and the people she served at a Mt. Vernon extended care center. She was diagnosed early last week. Her heart was broken when she learned of the outbreak at the facility over the weekend.

While most in this county have been incredibly compassionate, leaving food, drink, and money on her doorstep----there have been some that I’m ashamed to tell you about.

Some have bashed her for not taking precautions. She says she did. Others have alleged she went out shopping for non-essentials. Again, not true, according to Amber.

What brand of fool  writes—or makes such an allegation---when a young healthcare professional is fighting for her life every day?

God Bless Amber Miller. Please give her strength…and please give me the patience to tolerate those who wish her anything less.