The coronavirus pandemic has brought out the best and worst in people. I hate to admit it, but I’m more inclined to believe the latter. And in a sort of convoluted way, that brings me to Thanksgiving. The principle of the holiday is to be thankful for the good things in life. It goes without saying our family and friends are important to us. Do you feel thankful and blessed by God for allowing them to be part of your life? So it begs the question - why are you not concerned about killing them off?
If you truly feel blessed and thankful for them, is it worth risking their life for food and drink? Can’t you go without one season of showcasing your culinary skills and your exceptional prowess for entertaining? Yes, in years forlorn, Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations are very meaningful and fun. But is it worth risking the life of someone you care about?
People around the country have become obstinate over the idea of limiting the size of their gatherings on Thanksgiving Day. The backlash sounds like a group of teenagers becoming upset over a curfew. It behooves me these are grown adults who are just selfish. They are willing to let others die just so they can have their way on Thanksgiving Day. Nothing says love like risking you family’s life so you can eat a huge meal. You can pretend these are normal times, but the coronavirus is not having any of it.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has asked Americans not to travel this Thanksgiving. They are urging people to stay home and only celebrate it with their immediately family. How many times throughout the years have you had to cancel your Thanksgiving or Christmas celebrations for the coronavirus? The answer is never.
If this is the end of the world for you, please, I beseech ye, let me trade my life for yours. I can almost assure you by the time I tell you what I’ve have been through, you would gladly sacrifice a holiday feast. Your quality of life should not be contingent on a Thanksgiving gathering. Surely, or hopefully there are things you value far more than celebrating a holiday.
I believe the most overlooked or underestimated fact about the coronavirus is how prolific it is. We hear epidemiologists and medical professionals asserting this, but it seems America has gone numb to the message. Covid-19 is far more contagious than a cold or the flu – and it has been proven to be far more deadly. I can guarantee you not one of the 250,000+ plus Americans who have died from the coronavirus ever thought they would succumb to it.
People that were perfectly healthy have died from the coronavirus. Babies and children have died. And of course, the elderly and those with underlying health issues have perished. Can you imagine struggling for each and every breath, and not getting the air you need? Ultimately, your lungs give out and you are placed on a ventilator. It is a wretched condition to be in, and hospitals all across the nation are being overwhelmed.
Talk about not being with family or those you love – they cannot see you or be with you in your in the hospital. It is a lonely way to die – it brings me to tears just thinking about it. Do you know what that would do to someone you love – it will rip the heart out of their chest to know you died that way. Not only that, how would you feel if you were the instrument behind someone else’s death? Covid-19 is a terrible, agonizing way to die – do you want that for someone you love? Is it even worth the risk?
The coronavirus is not just about you – it is about us. This year for the sake of humanity and those you love, think outside of yourself. Have a small group for Thanksgiving like your immediate family. Be thankful for the family and friends in your life. Do the right thing – protect your family and loved ones. Make sure you will have even more tomorrows with the people you love. Don’t let this be a Thanksgiving to die for – let it be a Thanksgiving to live for and celebrate those who are important to you.
