It all started in late October.  I began to notice symptoms associated with the flu or a very bad cold.  I felt a low-grade fever, muscle aches and chest congestion.  I had a flu shot, but that doesn’t protect one from every strain.

After about three days of this, I contacted my doctor.  She recommended a COVID-19 test where I had the results the same day.  I tested positive.

My wife took the same test the following day and the results were negative.  We remained in the same household following guidelines from the CDC and thankfully Jane remains healthy through all this.

When one is my age, the test results were of great concern.  I am in a very high-risk category.

My physician was great through this ordeal.  We e-mailed every other day and she affirmed everything I was doing to take care of myself as the best I could do.

Once the flu-like symptoms went away, I went through a phase for several days where I had no energy at all.  I slept well at night, but when in my easy chair, I fell asleep during the day.  The virus sucked all the energy from me.

I won’t sugar-coat this, it was hard.  But I still count my lucky stars.  God was with me, because there was no problem with my breathing or oxygen levels.

After nearly two weeks, I felt fully recovered.  Once out of quarantine, I was able to go about my affairs feeling well.  For that, I am very thankful.

I am also thankful for the many friends and relatives that checked-in with me on how I was doing.  All your prayers and good wishes were appreciated and contributed to my recovery.

I found two other accounts of novel coronavirus hitting people.  Fishers City Councilman David George went on social media to describe his ordeal.  David, it is good to know you have recovered fully.

Then I saw the account of WTHR Investigative Reporter Bob Segall.  If you want to know more about how he handled the virus, use this link.  Bob, it is good to know you are recovered as well.

What continues to confound me is this – I was as careful as I could be in social distancing, wearing a mask and keeping my hands clean.  I still caught the virus.

My message to everyone is to take personal responsibility.  Follow the guidance of the public health professionals.  Think about what you do, even in your own home.

I know I will be redoubling my efforts to stay safe and would urge you to do the same.

COVID-19 is spreading everywhere and Fishers is no exception.  The infection rate will only go down based on what we all do.  Let’s all do this together.