Grateful for the COVID-19 Vaccination

It has been a particularly rough past year and now there is hope that can bring back some semblance of normalcy. The COVID-19 vaccine has come out and, with it, a sigh of relief on my end. The vaccine means that some time in the future we can hope to go back to living our daily lives. Visit museums and restaurants without limitations and just feel like we are not trapped in our homes.

When the vaccines came out, I was incredibly happy for those who were able to get it early, especially those working on the front lines and those who have not stopped working. I was never in the mindset of “when is it my turn?” because I was grateful that those who truly needed it first, got it.

Now it's my turn to get the covid vaccine

Having received an e-mail from my CF clinic, it was filled with the news that I was waiting for. People with CF would be eligible to receive the vaccine starting February 25th. I was both elated and scared because I do have allergies and I saw on the news how people with allergies got stronger side effects.

I was scared because I would get the vaccine before my other family members. I feel guilty because I want them to be safe and I want them to be ahead of me. I love them so much! I wish I could give them all my place. Especially my nieces and nephews.

I'm more grateful than worried

I wish the vaccination process were not done by selection, but I do understand why it is being done that way. I do understand that because I am sick that I am put ahead in the line before family members, but I do not like the thought, honestly. One thing I know is that they will have their turns soon enough and I am grateful to everyone who worked tirelessly to make this vaccine a possibility.

I do not know what to expect when I do get the vaccine after the 25th but I hope for the best. I hope I do not get bad side effects and I hope to thrive against this virus that has darkened the skies.

Feeling hopeful about the future

I know there are people who are afraid of taking the vaccine and there are people who do not support vaccinations and that is okay, because we each have a right to choose what is best for us. While the vaccine is not mandatory for anyone, it is strongly recommended, but we should all do as we feel comfortable doing. You are not forced to do anything.

In my case, I will be taking the vaccination because I feel like the risk outweighs the bad. I know my health very well and I know my body very well and while, of course, I worry like anyone else, I will do it for myself, my family, and my community. I know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and I am ready for it. It has been long enough.