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Opinion: Lessons from the pandemic on heroes, power, freedom

Northeast Georgia Medical Center staff wave goodbye and cheer following a parade of Gainesville Police officers, Hall County Sheriff's Office deputies and Georgia State Patrolmen drive through the parking lot of the hospital Thursday, April 23, 2020, to spread appreciation and cheer to hospital staff. - photo by Scott Rogers

04242020 POLICE 10.jpg — Northeast Georgia Medical Center staff wave goodbye and cheer following a parade of Gainesville Police officers, Hall County Sheriff's Office deputies and Georgia State Patrolmen drive through the parking lot of the hospital Thursday, April 23, 2020, to spread appreciation and cheer to hospital staff. - photo by Scott Rogers

If we reflect on the unprecedented lockdown, we might see some things and, bless our hearts, learn some things. So, here goes.Humans really are adaptable. When it comes to survival, we can adapt to most anything.