Coronavirus 2020 changed life forever
U.S. residents will feel forever the effects of COVID-19.
An extremely long time and perhaps drastic but considering that 177,000 residents have died in just six months, plus, projections tout 250,000 could pass away before a vaccine, Coronavirus 2020 will leave an indelible emotional, familial psychological, spiritual and financial mark.
Life will never be the same as we deal with lost loved ones, friends and coworkers.
And with limitations on crowd size, those dearly departed never received proper memorials. Any ideas that we can make up for these losses with future ceremonies disconnects from real-time emotion.
A friend transitioned from a large wedding to one that included five people. No gifts. Perhaps a celebration when we can stand closer and in greater numbers.
Masks, hand sanitizer and social distancing will stick around long after this pandemic ends. We have seen the future and it looks disappointing, distant and disastrous.
While this outbreak appears accidental, we now have a serious glimpse of the death potential of biological warfare. This disease crippled our nation and continues delivering daily challenges.
Coronavirus killed thousands and contaminated millions as scientists attempted comprehension about the virus.
God did not die although no church services created a spiritual separation from congregation members. When worshipers do return, no handshakes will coincide with peace offerings.
Sports, athletics and recreation pursuits suffered tremendous hits. Professional athletes have a limited amount of time to win championships and to set records. Coronavirus extracted valuable minutes, hours and days from those pursuits.
High school and college athletes witnessed seasons ending during playoffs while most schools canceled spring seasons.
Consider all events from prom to promenade missed by seniors while underclass members attempt to maneuver through online or remote education.
This pandemic changed the way we travel, dine, love, live, etc. as a new normal arrived.
Still, silver linings exist as many survivors understand better the gift of life, health, family, and friends.
It’s true — living through difficult challenges makes a person stronger and better.