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Coping During A Time of Crisis
By Debbie Cazander
To have a global health crisis of the magnitude of the COVID 19 virus is a very unusual occurrence; one which most of us can not recall ever having experienced before. There are many unknowns and many questions.
From hearing about a rare virus type illness in China, early in the new year, to entire European countries being locked down, international flights being severely curtailed, travel plans being canceled, large groups being told not to meet and everyone being told to self isolate for 14 days when returning to Canada or coming down with a cold – life has drastically changed in a very short period of time.
We don’t know how far into our communities this virus will reach and how many people will be affected and for how long. The health ministries are working hard to try and “flatten the curve” and we should each do all we can to help them achieve their objective.
In the meantime, stay home for as long as you have been advised to, frequently wash your hands with warm water and soap, don’t touch your face and remember – it is totally normal to feel anxious.
You are not a weak person if you admit to experiencing some stressful and anxious feelings around the whole COVID 19 pandemic. This is an unusual time for everyone; one we have not walked through before and it is okay to feel uncertain and a bit scared about the unknown. We may likely feel uneasy about all the changes. These are all normal feelings.
We suggest you pray about it, talk to your family or friends about your feelings and remember…..
There is One Who will never change, and Who we can rely on completely – Jesus Christ
He knows the beginning from the end – also of COVID 19.
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