Well, we are having some hard times now. The coronavirus worries a lot of folks. Last night national news said, "It's not if the coronavirus comes to the United States, but when."
They suggested we get some supplies and "get ready" for the pandemic to strike!
I hadn't been too much worried about this epidemic until last night when national news gave us that warning. Frankly, it scared me to think that this horrible disease might strike America. I saw where they are working 24/7 trying to manufacture enough masks for our country.
This morning I called every pharmacy, health care facility, the health department, Wal-Mart, and hardware in our area trying to locate a mask just in case the coronavirus reaches our part of the country. I could not find a mask anywhere. I looked online and even there they had sold out and would not restock for another month.
Fear overcame me. What if the epidemic reached America? What would we do to prepare for it?
I tried one more place looking for a mask. A new hardware in Hayesville, George's Hardware, did have just a few masks left, but said they were in very short supply. The clerk promised to save me a mask until I got to town. It was indeed amazing that I was able to find a mask.
Now I know how it feels to be afraid of a pandemic. My parents survived the polio epidemic, the flu epidemic, measles, small pox, TB, and other health crises. How did they live through such fear?
I know the Lord took care of my parents, my grandparents, and my family. He's the same God yesterday, today and forever. I'm just believing that He will take care of us now and we will make it through this latest crisis. As the old song goes, "I'm living by faith."
I hope all my blogger friends stay well and healthy. My prayers are with you and that the coronavirus will not reach America and will end in the other countries.
As spring approaches our little part of the country, the light of Christ will shine on us, too.
