The Seasoned Believer’s Account of COVID-19: as told by Louise Rivers

The Fresh Fire Blog reporters were assigned to ask people in certain demographics about their experience with COVID-19 and how the Pandemic has affected them. I chose to find out what a person representing our Nonagenarians (a person between the ages of 90 and 99) felt about the situation. I spoke with Mrs. Louise Rivers (who is 93 years young and was still doing jumping jacks until two years ago). Here is what she had to say about Covid-19 Coronavirus. 

“This virus has had a devastating effect on me. It has cramped my style a lot. I am not a homebody. I like to be out-and-about.

I am a near recluse, anxious, and fearful of being a victim of this virus, especially since my great-granddaughter, who lives with me, works for Amazon (a large conglomerate).

I go for walks in the neighborhood. I wear a mask and gloves when I go to the market and I pray a lot. I now have time to call shut-ins and friends that I have not talked to for a while.

I am grateful that we can still worship together via the Prayer Line, Zoom, and Facebook thanks to the Tech team. I am grateful to Pastor Ross for his foresight and energy. God is faithful and still in control.”