A good description of how alot of us felt. Early on, I thought it was a prudent move to ‘flatten the curve’ and then get back to normal life. But people worked themselves up into a state, and the media pumped it for all it was worth. Then the politicians stepped in. Then the bureaucrats. Then it was open season, and society broke down as people freaked out and for some weird reason, decided to horde toilet paper (remember that?). Early on, I decided to get whatever vaccine they’d come up with. But then I learned what they were pushing, HARD, wasn’t a vaccine, per se, at all. I’d made an appointment for my ‘first’ shot, but canceled it the morning of after hearing reports of some nasty side effects. Then came the pressure, from ALL sides, and being ostracized by my entire family. Through it all, the only person who could have, but didn’t, come down on me was my MD. His view was that I should take it, but he was also one of the first to realize it wasn’t a sliver bullet, and told me so. “If you do get covid, and it ends up being a bad case, the odds of you dying from it are less than 1%”. I consider myself very lucky to have the Doctor I do.
[Then came the pressure, from ALL sides, and being ostracized by my entire family]
I saw personality changes I thought I’d never see. Have never fully-recovered, either.
Speaking of which, just saw that again, sadly, about 5 weeks ago. Severe personality change in a span of maybe 1-2 hours. Shook me to my core as this person had been rather close (friend). I knew some areas were sketchy but overlooked them.
I’ve been burned by that one several times, frankly. And it has quite the similar feel to it.
Perfectly illustrated in Psalm 55:12-21. Yes, I memorized the reference now.
I’ve had COVID twice, at least. I’m certain of it.
But it was only after more than a year of exposure to thousands and thousands of people.
I got pneumonia and it compounded. Next year it came during my seasonal allergies (that one had me rather concerned).
Praise the Lord, people prayed for me, laid hands on me, Vitamin C, Zinc and D3 supplements, too.