#covid19andh1n1

[patrickkurtiskent]

I want to tell you all a story concerning viruses! Share this if you would like...

After seeing all the media reports and posts on social media that you are all sharing I would like to tell you a true story about a virus.

Cindy and I were missionaries in Weekes Saskatchewan about 10, 1/2 year ago. When we were there our boy’s contracted a virus of some sort and I (Kurtis) ended up contracting it from them. Days later I found some strength and staggered into the emergency at the hospital in Porcupine Plain. I had the H1N1 and didn’t know it till the test came back days later. They put me on temporary quarantine in the hospital and gave me tamiflu and wished me well. I returned home the same day.

Joke all you want about the Covid 19 virus but I personally take it very serious. During my H1N1 infection I had a very high fever, none stop sweating, puking, and diarrhea. But the worst of my infection was the uncontrollable coughing to the point that I had no breath left and felt like I was drowning. Each night I coughed up between 8 to 10 ounces of blood, filling a glass a night. From the profuse coughing the veins were rupturing in my lungs and I was choking on my own blood.

To my shame during my battle with H1N1 I actually cried out to God to take my life. I asked Him to take me home so that I wouldn’t have to live another day with this virus. 8 days later I walked out of my bedroom 22 pounds lighter with not an ounce of energy. 3 months later I stopped coughing. Are viruses real and something to prepare for? YES! Remember I actually asked God to take me home during my battle with the H1N1. If I were a senior or someone with lung and respiratory issues I know for a fact I wouldn’t of survived that virus.

Is God bigger than a virus? YES! Is Jesus on the throne? YES! Is He loving and caring and still good? YES!

Are we overreacting by taking precautionary measures? NO!

I would sooner prepare for something and have no regrets, than not prepare and have regrets.

What verses comfort my family in times like this? In times of trouble and unrest I often turn to Philippians 4:6-7. Read these verses...And be anxious for nothing.... Rest in Jesus Christ our Lord and our Saviour!

May God Bless you and your family at this time.

Pastor Kurtis!

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