The Thanksgiving holiday is one of the most cherished times of the year to gather with family and friends. Yet due to the second wave of the COVID-19 virus and the increasing number of cases worldwide, we have been advised to limit our holiday gatherings. Perhaps you will be celebrating virtually, or only with immediate family members. Whatever you decide, please take the warnings to heart and heed the guidance we have been given from the CDC and the Governor – don’t gather in groups larger than ten both indoors and outdoors, stay home if you can, stay socially distant, and wear a mask.
We are in the second wave, we must all persevere and take care to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by doing what we are asked to do. It has and will save lives.
Why all the concern and warnings about the second wave? If we look back to history - the 1918 pandemic took over 50 million lives worldwide and lasted almost 2 years. There were no vaccines or drugs to treat the disease – the only way to control the spread of the “Spanish Flu” was to quarantine and wear masks. The second wave, which came in the fall was the most deadly, and some say it was attributed to the movement of troops during the first World War.
This has certainly been a year of crisis and uncertainty. But even in this time of crisis, there is a reason to be hopeful - we have two promising vaccines that are in or near production. We have refined and improved treatment of the virus and many more lives are being saved each day.
Right now, our job is to follow the guidance we have been given, and to support each other. Americans are innovative and bold. We are a “can-do” nation. We will see an end to the dreadful virus. We all must persevere and encourage one another.
Please
take time this Thanksgiving holiday to be mindful of and grateful for all the
blessings in your lives. May this year’s
Thanksgiving serve as a time of healing, hope and new determination. We wish you all God’s Blessings and a Hope-filled
Thanksgiving.
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