Dawn
Reading the news this morning I was taken aback by the the number of deaths the world over. The pandemic called covid19 is not only spreading fast but killing people like flies. It is depressing to read/watch the news these days.
One thing that worries and confounds me is that despite warnings by WHO and their respective countries people do not follow the norms laid down to prevent the spread of the pandemic. They seem to still be doing their own stuff in the belief that Covid 19 doesn’t affect young /strong people. What they do not understand is that they are not just putting themselves at risk but their significant others too, especially their close contacts.
This may be overlooked if it happens in underdeveloped countries, but it is alarming when the most developed countries of the world will not abide by the instructions given.
Physical and mental abuse is on the rise with the lockdown in many countries. The lockdown seems to have brought out the worst in couples with previous history of conflicts
The elderly whose lifestyles are already limited are facing more stress and loneliness now. Some countries have set up helplines for the elderly, which is great.
More suicides are also being reported in the past week. Various mental health issues are on the rise these days .
Countries are running our of hospital beds, medicines, protective gear for doctors and health care professionals, equipment including ventilators.
But out of all this has risen a breed of people who have dedicated themselves to save lives, extend a helping hand , give new hope and donate generously to help their governments to do more. Even little children have been donating from their piggy banks.
I have hope that we are not all lost. Humanity still exists.
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It is always great to hear some good news amidst the doom and gloom , right?
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Have you heard stories of hope lately? Will you share it in the comments?
You listed some very important issues that many people forget. I am hoping things to go back to normal soon.
First thank you for the wonderful flower.
The rise of abuse IRL, is scary. The reality of our modern world is it is too easy to blame someone else.
Thank you for sharing this painful but important message!
I read the story of two sisters (twins ) who took out all the money from their piggy bank and gave it to the government. I was so touched and moved by the love and the kindness rising naturally from their hearts.
One of our neighbors (next door in fact) had her Finance die last spring. She is out planting flowers and saying hi to everyone that walks by.
So we asked her what she needed at the store and put it on her porch!
by walks by, she is near the house, and we and others are on the sidewalk 20 feet away!
So sweet of you do do that. We just sent some fresh spinach from pour garden to our next door neighbors.
that is very kind of you to do as well!!!!
The news is very depressing Dawn. And it is getting worse. I hope for the best all over the word and soon.
It is indeed depressing. Even the songs and entertainment put out from the balconies seem hollow. We’ve got to search for the beams of light hidden in this gloom. Stay safe.
There is hope. However, for the last 24 deaths in Spain are 940. Today on television, older people were able to survive Covid-19. The oldest was 93 years old.
That is really worrying, Spain and the US are racing each other.
I saw that elderly lady in the news, there is hope.