After eight difficult months, health care workers at local hospitals shared their experiences — and what they're thankful for — on Thanksgiving.

They described the trials and tribulations of being on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19.

"The community got hit hard," said Amanda Paddock, a registered nurse at South Texas Health System.

The nurses, though, are optimistic about the year ahead, especially with a COVID-19 vaccine on the horizon.

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