Susie Cortez's 88-year-old father Mario had to spend ten days at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano after suffering from the effects of COVID-19.
Thankfully he recovered, and after the ten days was well enough to go home. To show her appreciation, Cortez, who is an artist, spent six months creating a unique piece of artwork, which features the portraits of her father's medical team.
Cortez presented the piece to the hospital staff earlier this week. She told NBC DFW in a press release, "Creating this piece, I felt happiness inside my heart, not sadness. As I painted and looked at the individual photos of healthcare workers, I could sense smiles behind those masks. Hopefully, I captured those emotions, and others will find joy in my artwork as well."
Her painting will remain on display at Texas Health Plano for several months.
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