One day in 2030, a teenage boy is having a conversation with his father about a world history in 2020 when there was global pandemic called COVID-19.
“What was it like?”, he asks. The dad says, “It was very challenging moments, son. Our country were under lockdown orders, we couldn’t go anywhere, everyone had to stay at home for months to reduce the spread of the deadly Coronavirus. We even couldn’t buy the things we need from the grocery store since they ran out of the stuff.
The dad asks, “How did you feel at that moment?” The kid says, “All I remember was the school was closed so I had to learn from home, and I could play with you, dad! Mom cooked delicious food all the time, and we always had dinner together. I also remember that I could sleep longer because I didn’t need to get up early to go to school. I feel like that was the happiest moment in my life!”
In the simplicity of a child’s mind, he only remembers things that make him happy, one of which is closeness to those around him.
Today is April 5th, 2020. I’m writing this as a reminder to treasure every moment of time. This is the time you always wish you had; spending quality time with your family, playing with your kids, strengthening your marriage, learning new things, etc. Enjoy now because this pandemic crisis surely shall pass.
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
Psalms 90:12