Folks, bright rays of sunshine for me yesterday: First, I attended the entire livestreamed mass at Holy Family in Artesia led by Fr. John Cordero. Mass was attended by lector, altar server and few helping with livestream. Church pews were empty. Yes, it was empty, but 99 folks were viewing it. I implore those 99 also donate to their church in Artesia. I felt hopeful and closer to Mama Mary and my God.
Second, hubby and I are sharing not just our bed, but our discoveries reading, our woes, our facetime with our apo, a really tight solidified bonding. Nakakaiyak!
Third, I read Fr. Rodel G.Balagtas’s hopeful message that he is praying for all of us, full of heartfelt concern for us but also sharing to us to be closer to Mama Mary, God and join him in his daily mass, livestreamed from Incarnation Church in Glendale’s chapel at 5:30pm. Please, any extra dollars you have – help this church.
Fourth, I got my food delivery not because I had to, but I worried about the uber drivers and about the nearby restaurants.
Fifth, I got to watch a 5 minutes glimpse of Dr. Patrick Soon -Shiong, CEO of Nantworks and trusted doctor of Kobe Bryant and owner of trusted LA Times. He calmly and eloquently explained the Science behind Coronavirus and how globally scientists are working on four ways of attacking this virus and preventing it from attaching to ACE receptors, slowing the virus factiry, its packaging and the virus itself. Folks, this virus can only be defeated by scientists, our public cooperation to stay home, our good hygiene and God centering in all of our lives. Billionaires are not spared, no one is spared, we can only be truthful, honest, cooperate and collaborate to save the globe.
Sixth, this is my best news for the day – my credible credible source who I trust and who trusts me texted me midnight, after her shift of caring for life and death situations in the hospital and treating patients.
“I’m also taking Vit C to keep my immunity strong. There is no definite treatment for this virus though there are evidence about good results with chloroquine( drug for malaria) Antivirals – remdesivir , some hiv drugs. Mortality is less than SARS and MERSCO. But very contagious. We are lockdown starting today until April 7 except health care workers. Thanks for thinking of us here you take care too.”
My dear, dear Facebook friends, relish this time. We don’t need Microban to wipe surfaces, we simply need to wipe down with diluted 70% alcohol or even diluted vodka, 49%, or simply soap and water. Shower and take a bath. Wash clothes. Practice good hygiene and basic sanitation. We have to practice good distance of six feet. We have to stay distant until the vaccine is available at kiosks.
We simply need to relish this time with God, Mama Mary, our sweet neighbors like my octogenarian Larry, and keep on smiling and praying the rosary. My heart sunk when I found out Lourdes in France shut down their Lourdes pilgrimage site – this site has never closed but, all these rays of light are pouring in. Really, see them with your faith and divine eyes!!
We will all prevail – let’s fill up the livestreamed mass with our presence and pray scientists find the vaccine, several manufacturers ramp up the production and that we all love one another much more than before.
I had a craving for ensaymadas and without telling my dear sweet neighbor, he bought me one at Republique. That to me was God as Larry is Caucasian and I did not tell him about my crazy cravings. Then, with a phone call, my dear adopted sons Miko Zuñiga and Don Martin Sagarbarria are in the business of making the best, absolutely the best to my palate and my apo – ensaymadas, round, dainty but with the highest flavor profiles and moist. They are mailing it to me and I paid by credit card. I will share with all my sweet neighbors of mine, my family of course. I felt good helping these small businesses and tipping Uber Eats.
My hubby asked the question – “What will you do to help flatten the curve?” To me, it is whom will you love more today? At 830pm, we all facetimed with our granddaughter and she was so happy after having facetimed with all her family members. She was tired and would go to bed, after working on a school day’s agenda at home, with her loving parents. She said, “Grandma, after I talked to you, I will call Uncle Carlo.” I said, “Yes, he will like that. See me give you tight tight tight hugs.” Hubby said, “I am sorry I cannot do math. I enjoy doing math games with you.”
It was several rays of the rainbow folks. I share my love to you all!!
By Fall 2020, we will be blessed with a new President and America’s lost soul will be back! We will all celebrate Simbang Gabi, 9 days of novena masses before Christmas. -Prosy Delacruz, March 17, 2020, the death anniversary of my beloved mom, a science teacher. I talked to her showering and asked her to talk to God for a cure.
Even the Rainbow Has A Body, said NVM Gonzalez and I captured his statement as my first book title. Thank you for reading this and please share widely.