The outbreak of the deadly Corona Virus disease also known as COVID 19 has greatly affected the lives of individuals, had impact on our society and our everyday activities. It has symptoms that are similar to that of malaria which are severe headache, cough, difficulty in breathing, fever etc. The rapid evolving situation of COVID 19 seems to make the entire world including 🇳🇬 Nigeria pause for a moment , thereby giving room for change of lifestyle and new experiences.
Government at different levels on their parts are setting restrictions and providing different measures to curtail the spread of this deadly disease.This has adversely affected citizens of this great country in which I’m not an exception. Among these restrictions are limitations on religious gatherings, closure of markets( thereby limiting food supply), restriction of movement, Ban on commercial vehicles etc during this period.
A saying goes “Never take life for granted, you don’t know when it will be taken away from you”. On the 30th of April I took ill. I was having severe symptoms of malaria which were relatively similar to that of COVID19. I took over the counter drugs but it didn’t give the expected result. I was scared so I opt to herbs. My family members were scared of coming close to me,at the same time scared of taking me to the hospital. My siblings avoided me. I felt very Isolated even in the midst of my family members.It was so disheartening that my temperature increased and my headache never stopped rather metamorphosed into migraine.
I started my 1week Fasting and prayers while taking the herb mixture “Dogoyaro” and kept on praying for quick recovery.I do believe that there’s nothing God cannot do. I recovered 2weeks after taking the herb. I felt the importance of good health after a very long time.
After my full recovery, I commenced my house chores and responsibilities of taking care of my younger siblings.I have been indoors with my family for months like I have been held hostage for years.
Surfing the internet and communicating with friends online have been the order of the day. Looking out for platforms where I can make money had also been part of it because I was running out of cash with no other source of replenishing it.
Life Experiences shapes our personalities and are part of what defines who we have become. My COVID 19 experiences have really taught me how to value and appreciate life and the freedom that it gives. Never under estimate that freedom!!!