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Carmel Manor displays a sign that reads “Carmel Manor Loves Our Families” near the entrance during their Easter Parade on April 8, 2020. |
By Jessie Eden
Amidst all the worry and uncertainty during the pandemic, there was a beautiful, vibrant bright spot on Thursday afternoon. These 'bright spots' mean even more during these stressful times and they provide a sense of hope and joy.
These two things may seem like they are in short supply right now...but that couldn't be further than the truth and Thursday's parade at Carmel Manor is proof of that.
The Fort Thomas community came together on April 8 to throw an Easter Parade for the residents at Carmel Manor and it was one glorious bright spot among a rough Spring.
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Nearly 150 cars lined up along the drive and around Tower Park as people waited to drive by to waive at their loved ones. |
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Residents at Carmel Manor line up to see their loved ones drive by. |
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The Easter Bunny stands with Carmel Manor residents and waives at people driving by in the parade. |
Many community members who participated in the parade decorated their cars in bright pastel streamers, signs and balloons. They brought flowers, gifts and other goodies for their loved ones, showering them in the love they couldn't physically express.
There were also two, large, furry parade members in a convertible. Talk about riding in style!
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Two dogs ride in the back of one of the parade cars. |
It was heartwarming and bittersweet as an observer for Fort Thomas Matters. This is a hard time for all of us. It isn't fair but it's the reality we're living in right now. It's so hard to see someone you love and not be able to give them a hug....as a self-proclaimed 'hugger' of people I've often just met, I understand this at my very core.
But - we WILL make it through this and think 'Remember when the community came together for this beautiful thing and made the best of it? It was so hard to do...but at least we did something!'
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