Editor, Commonwealth:
With everything that is going on with this coronavirus, I know that people are afraid and confused. But I want us to try to focus on the things that we can control and pray on the things that we can’t control. This virus is a wake-up call for us. And this will test our faith, our will and our families’ strength in each other.
This virus is teaching us how important we are to ourselves and to each other. This virus is teaching us about being more safe out here and to have self-care about ourselves. This is real hard on everyone, but like I always say, tough times don’t last, but tough people do. Let’s try to stay positive even through this storm. This shall pass.
I know that it’s affecting our daily lives, but we will get past this together. God is going to take care of us and protect us from harm’s way. If you see someone in tears, try to uplift them. Let’s try to work together, listen to the health care professionals and try to stay at home as much as possible. I know that this is hard to do, but this is saving our lives. Things are going to get better if we all work together and pray to God on this.
People are dying out here, and I know that is scary to everyone. But have faith, for all it takes is a leap of faith. The trust part comes later.
From what I’m seeing, this is bringing families more together at the table and people are talking more about how they feel. And that’s a good thing. People are starting to rely on God more, and also more on each other.
The real heroes are emerging and rising to save lives at these hospitals and at the mental health centers. Along with the social workers, they are giving hope, faith and love to people. Their help is giving us the encouragement to keep moving forward. I even seen people helping out the homeless and our veterans more.
All I know is that our Lord is our savior and that we are going to be OK once again. But it’s going to take time and effort from everyone. Better days are ahead for us.
Raymond M. Johnson III
Greenwood
