The Labor Of Love

On this Labor Day, I hope to uplift those who are feeling down. The hard workers who work jobs that meet their bare minimum. You are the resilient ones, enduring the blows and pushing through the ache. To me, loyal warriors are the ones who remain steadfast in their beliefs and dreams, even when the going gets tough. The unsung heroes of the world are feeling burned out and haven’t quit because the goal is worth the sacrifice. Day in, day out, committed mothers and fathers prioritize their children’s needs over their own, putting their own goals on hold. Shackled to a job you dream of quitting, but all you can think about is feeding your family. To buy that dream home so they won’t ever wonder where they will have to lay their heads. To put your child through college. Society often overlook their sacrifices and cannot give them recognition.

Despite feeling burdened and broken, you still showed up every day. Some days you’re so tired, but faithfully you appear with love to assist fellow co-workers, family, and friends. Although there were days when you needed someone to carry you, you always uplifted others. The heroism of carrying loads that felt like they would crush your soul. Your selflessness and willingness to put others first make you a true hero in my eyes. It’s painful to witness others getting promoted before you, especially when you were the one who trained them. You’ve watched the higher-ups take…