Line in the Sand by Roger Hartsook
August 2020
I don’t know if this will do any good but I have to say my mind. The world at large and the USA, in particular, aren’t getting it. The COVID19 virus is not going away.
Our first attack was great. However, it was just showing success when all the cracks started to appear. I think it all started around Memorial Day and I’ve been seeing it grow since that time. Along with the spread of the virus, we have experienced losses. Unfortunately, some have been intensely deep and personal.
The hurt and grief of losing a loved one never go away. We’re also experiencing losses in our day-to-day life. Maybe they’re something as essential as education in classrooms; maybe they’re only so-called quality of life; issues.
All of them are important to us in their own ways, whether psychologically or physically, or a combination of both.
Nobody wants to lose baseball, football, etc. No one wants to lose the freedom to socialize, to party, to barbecue in the backyard, to go shopping, and, yes, to go to church. Meanwhile, I have to take oxygen 24/7. I’m not happy. I’m in danger because of this virus.
Where I reside, we see that much of the world thinks this will all go away. A cure eventually will be found and we’ll stand in line for shots and return to our blissful lives. Trust me. Til then, the game ain’t over.
What can we do? First of all, if you’re around Emporia, cooperate with the protective efforts being put forth. Your local media is imploring you; local leaders are doing the same.
If we’re going to get smart about it, then let’s put our line in the sand; right here. Let’s start one person at a time and get this behind us. The next flu season isn’t that far away.
