When COVID-19 Attacks Your Family

The world is suffering from the impact of COVD-19. People are dying, losing their jobs, and getting sick from this dreaded virus. The ramifications of this virus have touched people of all ages, races, and socioeconomic status. The news of the sufferings and sacrifices that people are making have bombarded our living rooms.

Everyday, the news bring to us the positive and more so, the negative news about COVID-19. We see the tears of the many people who are affected by this pandemic disease. We listen to the needs of the healthcare workers and the other essential workers who are selflessly toiling to serve others. We stay in our homes and we empathize and at times cry for and with people who are overwhelmed and devastated by this destructive disease.

Despite the virtual connections that you may feel with the people who are affected by this pandemic, believe  me when  I say that you will feel far more emotions if COVID-19 visits your house and has  affected you or a family member. Emotions may be like a rollercoaster. With highs and lows. Here are some emotions that people may feel: Hope and hopelessness, happiness and sadness, faith and fear, anger, anxiety, guilt, shame, happiness, gratitude, frustration, peace, and loneliness. However, if you place your trust in God hour by hour, minute by minute, and second by second, you can have peace in the midst of COVID-19.

Recently, COVID-19 has affected a very close family member of mine. I must tell you that the news was devastating at first,  and the reason why we have our sanity is because of our faith in God. We prayed and trusted God’s words to carry us through each day, and I am happy to report that my family member is recovering well and is now  free from symptoms.

If you and your family are suffering from this pandemic, I highly recommend that you put your faith in God, follow the directions of your healthcare providers, treat your symptoms, and focus your energy on reading God’s words and other inspirational books.

My prayer for you and your family is that God will protect you and keep you safe during this perilous time. May you be healed if you are sick. May you be comforted if you have loss loved ones, and may you received provision if you are experiencing lack. If you are an essential worker, I pray that you will be protected in your going out, on the job, and in your going in. May the healthcare workers receive all the resources that they need to protect themselves and their patients. May you be abundantly blessed, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Amanda's Story

Amanda was excited to leave her old company to work at the new company that opened in town six months ago. She was excited to start her new position as senior human resource manager. She had worked in human resource for over twenty years before accepting this position. She had gone into the office to ensure that she had all the supplies that she needed to efficiently perform her job.

Amanda woke up at 5:00 AM to get ready for her job that started at 7:00 AM. The ride to work was pleasant. There were only a few vehicles on the road that early in the morning. There were many parking spaces when she reached work because most of the employees start work at 8:00 AM.

At work on the first day, Amanda was trying to locate files of employees to ensure that they were updated and she was unable to locate more than 50 percent of the files. She looked electronically and in file cabinets and was unable to locate the records.

Unfortunately, she was unable to speak to the previous employee, who held the position that she has now, because he left suddenly due to personal reasons. Her excitement for the job was waning by the minute as she found out that there were so many missing documents and unfinished tasks in the office.

Despite the many undone tasks in the office, Amanda set out to try and tackle the humongous tasks. However, after almost two years of trying to tackle the huge job in the office, Amanda was not close to having the needed paperwork completed.

Her job was constantly made more difficult by all the changes in the company and by additional work sent to her by managers from other departments.

Due to the constant stress of her job, she is experiencing stress related illnesses such as headache and insomnia.  Based on her job situation and the impact on her health, Amanda will have to make a decision soon to choose either her health or her job.

Focus on the Important Things

In this world there are many voices and if you are not focus on the things in life that are relevant to you, you may be  easily swayed by the voices around you. People perceive the world differently and some people will even try to force their perceptions of the world on you. People view the world through many lenses and perceptions can be personal and not one size fits all. There are differences in political views, religion, raising a family, what a family should look like, and relationship goals amongst many others.

Despite the many voices that bombard us, we should be focused on what is really important to us. Here are three things that are very important to me: My spirituality, my happiness, and my relationships with family, friends, and others.

My relationship with God, my Creator, is very important to me. As long as I have a personal relationship with my God, I am confident that with Him by my side, I can meet the challenges of this life and overcome them. I need God in my life each day. I know that I cannot walk without Him. Therefore, He is my number one focus.

My happiness is also very vital to me. I have made a decision to remove myself from people and environments that are toxic. I must take care of  my well-being so that I can be of service to others. My happiness is based on my relationship with God, my perception of the world around me, stress management, and loving myself unconditionally. I can only give to others what I already have.

My relationship with my family, friends, and others are equally important to me. Having a positive relationship is healthy. If I can encourage someone to be the best version of his or herself,  I  feel rewarded. 

What are you focusing on?. Please share your areas of focus in the comment section.

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I Hope You are Having a Wonderful Day

 

I am just stopping by to let you know that I will come back to blogging more frequently after this semester. I have a lot on my hands now; however, it will get better soon.

I am leaving these words with you:

It's possible! Challenges are real; however, you can make it with determination: second by second, minute by minute, hour by hour, and one day at a time. It is possible! You have in you what it takes to successfully accomplish your goals.


Be blessed!