It's the 14th day of my isolation.
To be honest, I never really expected to live in the midst of a pandemic.
You know how there are somethings that just seem impossible?
Like school shutting down?
I can't even count the number of times I wished there would be no school.
But I never thought it would be at the expense of lives and economies.
The Covid-19 virus took everyone by surprise. At first it was a non threatening virus, that no one had to worry about; then it was a curse for the elderly. And now it's a killer.
Seems like the devil doesn't it?
It has no regard for age, gender, religion or race.
It just takes and takes and takes.
The thing about Covid-19 is that it spreads because of involuntary habits. Keeping your hair out of your face. Caressing the face of your child. A touch. A kiss. Actions that brought about comfort and self composure, now the very things that could kill us.
It makes me sad that even something as passing as a sneeze causes so much fear.
Horrible isn't it?
The funniest part?
This virus demands that we look out for one another; We engage in social distancing so that we don't get the virus and transmit it. We wear masks and gloves so that if we do get it, we can't give it to others.
But we've never really been good at being our brothers keeper now have we?
And so imagine your life trapped in the hands of a stranger, depending solely on his ability to take care of himself appropriately.
It's scary.
It's crazy.
It's terrifying.
And despite what ever misgivings anyone might have about one another, we're supposed to step up and be each other's keepers.
Not just physically, but emotionally.
And yet, some of us have used this time to bring others down.
With anonymous messages.
I looked and looked, waiting for someone to talk about what really mattered. Give a word of encouragement. Crack some jokes that'll make everyone laugh, and forget for a minute that any of us could be a victim, and bring our families nothing but grief.
Instead, given the opportunity, some of us hurt. Tear others down. And laugh about it.
Cast stones, and laugh about how well you can hide behind technology.
What a shame.
We should be better.
We should do better.
This isn't the time to cause dispute or havoc.
We're supposed to help each other get through this mess.
We aren't supposed to be home.
We aren't supposed to be idle.
But we are, and we're supposed to make the best of that. Not send hate.
Some of us need to grow up.
And realize that some of the things happening around is our business too.
I think we should all turn our minds to positive things. To better thoughts.
We should all use our stay home effectively.
Stay put in our homes.
Wash our hands regularly.
Rest, and spend time with family.
I'm sending all my love to you all.
Hoping that we come out if this safe and healthy
Have a lovely day.
Yours truly,
Kachi.
