Happy New Year!
The COVID pandemic continues to stretch Kenyan lives. Thousands of loved ones passed on to the afterworld. Others are fighting for their lives in hospitals and homes. 2021 provided few and scattered silver linings for Kenyans. With a little nudge and convincing from our health ministry officials, Covid vaccine uptake raised our collective hopes and belief to conquer the pandemic someday. Resilience and innovation, thanks to God’s endowment to humanity shone and warmed humanity globally upon the outbreak of the pandemic. For sure, necessity is the mother of innovation. Here’s a shoutout for the lows and highs of 2021 and an expression of our hope for the coming year. In the coming year, let Kenyans and other like-minded nations commit to find resilience and innovation to deal with the silent pandemic; abortion.
A study indicated 30 abortions out of 100 births occur in Kenya. Thus far, the pandemic has claimed less than 10,000 lives in Kenya, according to the Worldometer tracker. All lives matter. I believe so. However, the difference in efforts to combat Covid and abortion in Kenya and beyond is like day and night. The comparison highlights the disparity of coverage and severity of the two pandemics. However, the silent pandemic continues unencumbered, ignored both in Kenya and globally. Despite the evident local and global ignorance in overlooking the silent pandemic of abortion, which claimed 42 million innocent lives in 2020 alone globally, I hope that 2022 will finally teach us to appreciate the gift of life. How precious! Our hearts aren’t lost on the almost six million lives lost so far in the COVID pandemic globally. May their souls find eternity. Imagine if the same zeal, resources, and coverage were applied to eradicating abortion. Let the thought linger even for a fleeting moment and purpose to do whatever you can to stand and be counted.
Hope springs eternal. Surviving the pandemic and witnessing a new year is no mean feat. In Kenya, mandatory masking, social distancing, skepticism, and adapting to a new norm took a lot of grit. Better days lie ahead. A fatigued population, myself included, wants a respite, a breathing space, a chance to socialize freely without worries of getting infected. Kenyans long for normalcy. Weddings, parties, and other social engagements are limited to a few people. The pandemic in Kenya continues to limit human interactions. Our belief is 2022 brings good tidings. Better tidings.
Moving away from the tribulations caused by the Covid pandemic, what’s your plan for the coming year? The pandemic is likely to continue shaping interactions in Kenya and beyond. Let’s all keep safe. Here are a few personal recommendations I would like to share. Enjoy each day. Exercise and check your diet. The pandemic reminded me of the unpredictability of life. Live fully and kindly. Spend as much time as possible with loved ones. Take time to interact and appreciate the marvels of nature. Refresh the soul by reading the scriptures and consuming uplifting content. Find a worthy cause, and I recommend fighting abortion. Losing tens of millions of innocent children is unacceptable and this fight requires any support it can get. Denying the unborn a privilege of life is wrong.
Consequently, a new year is a time to hope, dream, revel, and capitalize on the energy only a new year brings. Be grateful. Take stock. Refresh and attack 2022 with renewed vigor and optimism. In the uncertainty of life, hope. In a world abounding with injustices, the purpose to become a fountain of kindness. Try to create meaning for your existence. Kenyans join other global citizens in hoping the eradication of Covid materializes. When faced with the inevitable life challenges, cling to the happier times and loved ones. In this journey of life, be glad always.
What do you plan for 2022?
Whatever you plan, do enjoy life and never stop hoping for better days.
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