Having COVID-19 gives one a different perspective on life. I have had COVID-19 for three weeks now. I cannot go anywhere without the fear of spreading it others. I cannot have people over. I am fatigue and need to rest a lot. I still have a cough. I just want it to be over so I can go back to “normal”.
But what is normal? I live in a new town where I really do not know anyone. I have been to a church a couple of times but still do not have friends there. Most of my friends are in Rhinelander. I miss them. I will not even see my extended family this year at Christmas because of COVID-19. It is hard!
Yet, I did not need to go to a hospital for this. I am so thankful for this. I read stories on Facebook of people in the hospital dying without family around them to comfort them. I cannot imagine what that is like for the patient or their families. I am sure the nursing staff is affected too.
Christmas is a time for families to get together. COVID-19 has changed how people visit this year. Many families are staying home and video chat with extended families instead of risking spreading the disease. I have heard some families who got together at Thanksgiving got sick afterwards. They will be staying home this year just to get healthy. It is depressing!
Yet the whole time I have been sick I felt God’s presence with me every day and especially at night. Deuteronomy 31 Talks about Moses handing over the reigns of leadership to Joshua. In this section the Lord tells Joshua He will go with Joshua as they go in the promise land and face the people there. Verse 8 says”
8Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.”
This verse stayed with me the whole time I have been sick. I never felt afraid even when I was struggling to breathe. God was with me and He will be with you. He just wants an invitation.
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Alice, stay positive! I’m keeping you in my positive thoughts and prayers.. keep inspiring others!😇🙏
It has been a trying time on our mental health. So glad to hear you are able to recover at home. I hope you feel much better soon!
Wishing you a full and speedy recovery!
I’m so sorry you got COVID! I can only imagine how tough it has been. But I am glad you are staying strong and counting your blessings.
Thanks for your inspiring post! We can all find reasons to be thankful even at times like this!
Keep being positive!!
I’m glad you are starting to feel better! Hang in there!
So glad you’re on the mend & it didn’t hospitalize you. <3
I’m sorry you have been sick. It is no fun. My mental health was struggling and being actually helped me so much. It is such a tough balance. I like that we can have peace even when times are hard.
I’m so sorry you’ve been sick. Several of my family and friends have or have had COVID. I’ve seen varying degrees of symptoms from extreme to mild, but I’ve been worried for all of them. I’m sure it’s so hard to go through this without the support of family and friends. Saying prayers for a quick healing!
So glad to hear that you’re feeling better!
I hope you get back to normal very soon! Best wishes to you; keep safe.
Christmas will definitely look different for a lot of people this year. And the world is definitely looking at an impending mental Heath crisis as a result of COVID. Hopefully people will reach out to family and friends this holiday season just to check up.
Glad you are well and safe. I’m sure your faith is a great source of comfort.
Knowing that God is with me no matter how good or bad things are gives me immense peace. I’m glad you’re doing well and communing with our Lord. Prayers up for you and keep encouraging us.
Great thoughts! So many things have changed this year!
Keep moving towards positive healing! Prayers!