My precious children, Karen, Howard II, and Lonnie. My dear grandkids, Briahnna, Jordan, Sadeyah, Mariyah, Trey, Trenton, Logan, Langston, and Lola. My adorable great-grandchildren, Hayden, Lilly, Nova, Kamden, Ryleigh, and all future generations. Here are some stories about my family I want to share with you. This is so that you will know me and those who love me. I want you to understand how you became a part of my life. You will always have my words to reflect on as you find your place in time.
I believe God has given me this time to finish my memory book. While confined at home because of Coronavirus, I will use this time to do something positive. I am grateful for the opportunity to share my life and love with each of you.
First, I would like to share what is happening in the world today, May 29, 2020.
In late January 2020, China reported a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan that may have resulted from a novel Coronavirus type.
Since that time, things have changed dramatically. Life has stopped for some, while front-line workers like nurses and doctors face a frightening new normal. Over 1.6 million people are infected worldwide. Over 100,000 people have died in the United States. Many countries have ordered lockdowns, closing all public places and restricting contact with anyone who does not live in the same house. Most U.S. States have also implemented lockdown measures in public spaces.
100,000 American families mourn loved ones whose lives were cut short by the virus this spring. 1.5 million Americans are infected, and many more have lost their jobs.
Dindem does most of the shopping. I stay home, and since March 15, 2020, I’ve only been outside for walks. I do not go to public places. I will stay in until a vaccine or treatment is available. In some areas, wearing a mask or face covering in public is advisable. Today’s date is May 29, 2020. Note: Before this was over it was mandatory to wear a face-covering in public.
IT IS NOT OVER.
In COVID-19, ‘CO’ stands for ‘corona,’ ‘VI’ for ‘virus,’ and ‘D’ for disease.
COVID-19 is a global pandemic, and there are people and city and State officials who want to reopen everything without a vaccine, even though there are still new cases every day.
Timeline of Coronavirus Evolution So Far
The outbreak spanning the globe began in December 2019 in Wuhan, China.
“In December 2019, the novel Coronavirus outbreak, which reportedly began in Wuhan, China, has spread to nearly every corner of the globe. Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide have been sickened, and thousands have died.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the virus a global health emergency and rated COVID-19’s global risk of spread and impact as “very high,” the organization’s most severe designation.
COVID-19 will seriously threaten the United States in the coming year. The pandemic has killed over 355,000 people worldwide and more than 100,000 in the United States. The United States has the worst record when managing this pandemic.” End quote
Children, I wanted you to have firsthand information on the 2020 Coronavirus. I pray this will interest your children and grandchildren as you read it to them years from now.
Today is December 14, 2020, my 78th birthday, and I am thankful to God for being alive and healthy.
My computer crashed a couple of times. I had to replace the hard drive with another operating system and reinstall all the data on both occasions. I am still working on “my book.”
This is what is happening now. My birthday marks the beginning of the best story.
THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE FIRST COVID-19 VACCINATION IN THE US BEGAN ON DECEMBER 14, 2020.
With Sentara Norfolk General’s environmental services department, the first vaccination Norfolk, Virginia / Yolanda Dumas receives the first COVID-19 Vaccination from RN Jan Neal during the initial round of vaccines.
Vaccines The U.S. vaccine safety system ensures that all vaccines are safe. On December 11, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization for using the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in people aged 16 and older to prevent COVID-19. Because the supply of COVID-19 vaccine in the United States will be limited, the CDC recommends that initial supplies of COVID-19 vaccine be provided to healthcare personnel and long-term care facility residents.
- S. COVID-19 Vaccination Program
Vaccine doses bought with U.S. taxpayer dollars are accessible to Americans. Two doses of the currently available COVID-19 vaccine are needed for complete protection.
A second shot three weeks after your first shot is required to get the vaccine’s most protection. The goal is for everyone to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as enough quantities are available. Once the vaccine is widely available, the plan is to have several thousand vaccination providers offering COVID-19 vaccines in doctors’ offices, retail pharmacies, hospitals, and federally qualified health centers.
I sincerely hope that the coronavirus is the worst virus you will see in your lifetime and that you all come through this healthy, happy, and long life.
I have been on this earth for 77 years and have seen a few viruses come and be defeated with vaccines found by some of the best medical minds around.
My siblings and I lived through the Hong Kong flu, also known as the 1968 flu pandemic, whose outbreak in 1968 and 1969 killed an estimated one to four million people globally.
Polio: In the late 1940s, polio outbreaks in the U.S. increased in frequency and size, disabling an average of more than 35,000 people each year people who may have been exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become ill) in homes and towns where polio cases were diagnosed.
Thanks to the polio vaccine, dedicated healthcare professionals, and parents vaccinating their children on schedule, this country has eliminated polio for over 30 years. This means there is no year-round poliovirus transmission in the United States. Since 1979, no cases of polio have originated in the U.S.
SARS, Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus called SARS-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV). SARS was first reported in Asia in February 2003. Over the next few months, the disease spread to more than two dozen countries in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia before the SARS global outbreak in 2003 was contained. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 8,098 people worldwide became sick with SARS during the 2003 outbreak. Of these, 774 died. In the United States, only eight people had laboratory evidence of SARS-CoV infection. These people had traveled to other countries where SARS was spreading. SARS did not spread more widely in the community in the United States.
With earlier miracles, including introducing antibiotics like penicillin and streptomycin, Americans have seen a huge increase in their life expectancy.
Please listen to the experts. Wash your hands and face often daily and keep a distance between yourself and others. Don’t get hysteric, and be safe. There is a good chance you will not contract the coronavirus.
Kindness and compassion: The message of the charter is to treat others as you would like others to treat you. This is often referred to as the golden rule.
Trust has to be earned. It cannot be commanded by law. A person or institution cannot demand it.
Praise: When this nightmare is over, we must not forget to praise the many people who have acted with courage, kindness, and selflessness.
Police Brutality
Along with COVID-19, Police Brutality became front and center
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, age 46, died after being arrested by police in front of a store in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A video made during the arrest shows a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, kneeling on Mr. Floyd’s neck. At the same time, he had him pinned on the street in front of several people. Chauvin, 44, has since been charged with murder. George Floyd’s name is the most recent of a long list of African Americans to die because of racism and police brutality in American history.
Former Vice President Joe Biden will be the Democratic presidential candidate in the upcoming presidential election. Here are some excerpts from his speech on civil unrest and demonstrations. “I can’t breathe.” George Floyd’s last words.
“The pain is raw. The pain is real. A United States president must be part of the solution, not the problem. But our president today, Donald Trump, is part of the problem. Because I genuinely believe in my heart of hearts that we can overcome. And when we stand together, finally, as one America, we will rise stronger than before. So, reach out to one another. Speak out for one another. Please, please take care of each other. This is the United States of America. And there is nothing we can’t do if we do it together.” Joe Biden… Today’s date is June 5, 2020.
So there you have it. COVID-19 and Police Brutality.
COVID-19 will no longer be categorized as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has confirmed. The announcement, on 5 May 2023, marks a turning point in the pandemic: 1,221 days after the WHO first learned of a cluster of cases of pneumonia of unknown origin in Wuhan, China, its health experts no longer consider the world in crisis mode – although COVID-19 remains a global health threat. But it is not over. We are learning to live with it. June 13, 2023
Now, I will take you on my life journey.
Life is a journey filled with life lessons, hardships, unspeakable joys, heartaches, celebrations, memorable moments, and unique people. This journey will ultimately lead us to the destination God has proposed for my life.
The road will not always be smooth; in fact, we will encounter many challenges throughout our journey. So, please come with me, my children and grandchildren. You will meet the people I have met or who have joined me and impacted my life.
My journey started on December 14, 1942……
