A nurse-in-training offers help to her neighbors amidst the coronavirus outbreak

Last week on Saint Patrick’s Day, my daughter and I drove from Vienna, VA to Reston, VA to pick up some carry-out dinner from one of the many restaurants that had closed its doors to diners.  When we returned to our condo building, we entered the elevator lobby on the garage level and I noticed a handwritten note on the announcements board.  The note read:

“If anyone needs groceries, supplies, or other essentials and are afraid of getting exposed to the coronavirus, I can run errands for you.”  The author included her phone number and e-mail address, and she signed the note, “Lindsay, your neighbor on the 3rd floor.”

I was thrilled to see this simple yet powerful expression of grace in the face of the emerging coronavirus threat.  I had to call her and do an interview.  Today I’m joined by Lindsay O’Conner, who lives with her new husband and their dog on the 3rd floor of my building.  She joins me to talk about what compelled her to reach out to her neighbors; what she’s hearing from healthcare workers on the front lines; and to offer suggestions for how listeners might fill some critical voids in the healthcare system (see links below). 

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Please note that this was my first attempt at an over-the-Internet interview following the temporary closing of our radio station due to the coronavirus. Things did not turn out so well, especially on my (Ed’s) side of the connection. I intentionally left my volume throttled back versus my guest in an attempt to attenuate interference. I also could not correct various distortions on my side. I apologize for any offense to listener’s ears.

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