Birch Run – MIPandemicStory

Erin, Birch Run

The pandemic has affected everyone differently. For most life continued as normal, for others who were about to start a new journey were in for a rude awakening. “When I found out I was pregnant in 2019 it was the best gift that could have been given to my husband and I.” Erin is aContinue reading “Erin, Birch Run”

Gabriell, Birch Run

Storyteller : Angelina Tersigni This is my interview with my friend, Gabriell. She noted in the first few answers that she is 18, and works as a cashier in Birch Run. She said that the first time she heard of Covid was in February 2020, and she was with her dad. She said it affectedContinue reading “Gabriell, Birch Run”

Monica, Birch Run

Storyteller: Michael Crary Monica is an administrative worker for a family-owned landscaping company based in Birch Run, which is also where she lives. She is a close family friend, so we have gone through this pandemic together in one way or another. The pandemic was brought to her knowledge via the local news inContinue reading “Monica, Birch Run”

Katie, Birch Run

Storyteller: Alexander Younce Katie was awoken by her phone ringing on march 13th, a call from her work that she immediately picked up. The voice on the other end told her that her work, a retail store in Birch Run, where she lives, was shutting down because of a quickly spreading virus. The months thatContinue reading “Katie, Birch Run”