Covid 19 is a blessing

I was inactive for the past two weeks because I was infected by the dreaded covid 19 virus. I did not expect to catch it because I was very extra careful in following health protocols.

However because of my constant exposure to people I was not able to avoid it.But my symptoms are not that severe. I had fever and flu and the next thing I know I lost my sense of smell and taste.

Instead of sulking in self-pity and worrying, I looked for the positive in a negative situation, thus title " Covid 19 is a blessing" in my experience.

What are the valuable lessons I learned from this experience?

Be thankful for what you have.

When I was looking at the flowers while getting my morning sunlight, it dawned on me how precious are my senses of smell and taste. I said to myself, I will enjoy the remaining three senses for I don't know when will I regain my other two.

I looked at the beautiful flower, the dead petals scattered on the ground. They are so vibrant and appealing to the eyes. It's my first time to really appreciate something very common.

Then I felt the soft sunlight caressing my skin. The cool September breeze gently blowing my hair. In the background are the chirping birds on top of the trees.

I have the gift of experiencing this everyday but it took covid 19 to jolt me to reality that the happiness, joy and peace we are all seeking for are just around us always.

We are busy doing many things we thought will bring us happiness. Imagine I was not able to smell the flowers but I learned to appreciate them. I just passed by them every day without really considering the joy they can bring.

When I lost my sense of taste everything I eat taste the same. No flavor at all. I also lost my appetite because I cannot differentiate the taste of steak from vegetable. They looked differently but taste the same. Bland.

This reminds me how I ate mindlessly in the past. This time I made a promise to myself that I will savor every food I eat. I will taste every flavor any food I could afford to eat because time will come that I cannot appreciate event the tastiest food on earth.

I experienced out pour of Love and affection

The day my result came in I received many text messages and calls from people I did'not even know. They are so worried and extended their well wishes and prayers for my fast recovery.

I tried to keep it a secret to avoid panic to my congregation but the news spread like a wild fire.

This illness revealed my value as a person and impact I have for other people .This is unknown to me.

Groceries, foods, fruits and even medicines are left on our door on a daily basis. Good Samaritans did'not even put their names on the package they brought.

Anonymous numbers keep on sending messages about how I touched their lives through my weekly preaching and they are praying for my fast recovery because they need me.

I never thought that I have that kind of influence to other people. It boosted my self-esteem and It gave me more determination to keep on doing what I was doing for the people, .

WA family always take good care of yourself and be extra careful. Remember that God can twist any negative situation to our favor in case you are now in a very difficult condition

The worst we think is never the worst. You can always get positive from a negative situation.

I love you all.