Unprecedented Times

My last post was in 2017. We are at a crossroad now with the growing boys, finding a balance to continue to be there for them without hovering over their lives - the normal growing up pains and joy of letting our boys choose their own paths, find their ways and accept responsibilities.

 When everything seems to be going well, what we certainly did not expect was to witness the uncontained global spread of Covid-19 before our eyes. It takes some time to make sense of what is happening, not just at home, but all over the world. 

  • How we can give up so much in such a short time?
  • What happened to our plans, hopes, dreams, future?
  • Why did God allow this to happen?
  • Will we get over this? Or have we reached the peak of the outbreak?
  • Will we get sick and die? What about our loved ones and people we know?
  • How long will the movement restriction order or lockdown last?
  • Will the lockdown be enough to flatten or slow down the curve of this outbreak?
  • How long can our healthcare system and workers be able to hang in there?
  • The lockdown and pandemic have highlighted the vulnerability of many layers of society who are unable to access the essentials and healthcare.
  • The costs of this virus to our economy, rascism, xenophobia and how this pandemic will change the world?
  • #Pandemic #MCO #StayHome #Lockdown #Panicbuy #Kitajagakita #Quarantine #Socialdistancing #Covidiots #Xenophobia #Zoom #Backdoor
With so many logical questions coming to our mind and having to cope with so much madness in and out, I think it's good to start writing again....
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied."



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