One Step at at Time

"𝑰 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒍, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒎𝒚 𝒃𝒐𝒅𝒚 𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒏.." 

Two months after being hospitalized, I am still struggling with Long COVID every single day, and truthfully, I - together with millions around the world - don't know when or if we'll fully recover. 😔

But yeah, life goes on. We're 𝒕𝒓𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 to move forward a little each day.

One step at a time. 🙏

Long Covid

Today, exactly 2 months after I was rushed to the ER, I, together with millions around the world, are still s̶t̶r̶u̶g̶g̶l̶i̶n̶g̶ living and fighting every single day. We're in uncharted waters so let's just do our best to survive, pray, and live our lives one day at a time, never taking anything and anyone for granted. Let us live each day as if it's our last because one day, it will be. 🙏

Finally! OUR FIRST DOSE OF VACCINE! (We Did It For Our Loved Ones)

 Today, exactly a month after being discharged from the hospital, I took a big step moving forward with my family. 🥰

Thank you to our sponsors who helped us finally get #vaccinated 🙏

My COVID-19 Journey

 

COVID Almost Ended My Life

Seven days isolated with just cough & fever, then oxygen saturation went way down. Rushed to the hospital, had supplemental oxygen for 4+ hours inside the ambulance while waiting for a slot inside the ER. Finally got in but stayed in the ER for 2 days, then moved to my own room & stayed there for 10 days with 3 IV tubes attached, oxygen (alternated between nasal cannula & face mask - fought to not get intubated), whole body full of needle punctures, and experienced ALL COVID symptoms I've heard & read about.

Went through literal hell battling COVID, and people who know me know that the whole family is very OC with ALL the health protocols, yet we still got hit. HARD.

Best thing that came out from all of these? 

My senior parents - both fully vaccinated- tested negative.

My daughter tested negative. 

My wife was the first positive, but she got better quick so she was able to take care of me in the hospital. 

Are we vaccinated? I advocated for the vaccine, and happy that my parents got them. As for us, we registered May 16, no text until now for our turn. Covid got to us first. 

I am now recovering and recuperating at home.

Covid hit my lungs hard, and it will take a long time, and a lot of work but #LabanLang. 👊

The Doc said that it took 10 months before her husband's cough got well.

Words will never be enough to thank everyone who helped us through this ordeal. The Alquizolas, Ouanos, Lumapats & Dinos all over the world, families, friends, mentors, officemates, Bosconian/Salesian family & the SJ community. Those who sent financial support, those who sent supplies, those who checked on us everyday, those who included us in their prayers. I may not be able to repay you now, but I promise that I will. Thank you all, and most of all, THANK YOU, LORD, for this second life. 💞

First-Hand Experience of a COVID-19 Survivor

My father has a weekend radio program, but since the year started, he has been working from home as his way of following the safety protocols. That means 3 or more hours of work for me at home to edit and clean his recordings before sending it to the station for broadcast. Emphasis on cleaning.

Recently, he interviewed his friend who we can call a COVID-19 survivor. I just had to share this interview for everyone to be informed, and to be aware of how serious this dreaded virus is.

Keep safe and keep sane, everyone!