Faith Over Fear

them and treated them as kings. After answering all their questions with smiles and optimism, they purchased goods worth a hundred thousand naira which happened to be the first and largest amount I ever handled in cash at a go, since I started business at that time. Imagine if we had treated them as commoners because they looked rather simple and ordinary, I would have missed out on my first breakthrough. I was elated and quickly closed for the day out of fear that they might change their minds. They came back the following day with their wives in their exotic cars. I later found out that those men were pilots and hospitality is a great determinant of reward that could take one to unimaginable altitude. This can be depicted in the story of Abraham and Sarah who received the three angelic guests; and the Shunamite woman who warmly received Elijah.

had seen our display on their way to the mechanics. That gesture of mine and hospitality made way for several opportunities from them.

In conclusion, hospitality is a great determinant of reward that could take one to unimaginable altitude. This can be depicted in the story of Abraham and Sarah who received the three angelic guests; and the Shunamite woman who warmly received Elijah. They both had testimonies based on the good gestures and mannerisms displayed. gw

LIFE ON THE FRONTLINE

Interviews by Lase olawale

Doctors, nurses and healthcare workers have become the unwitting heroes of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. From Nigeria to Canada, From New York to Rome.

They have become the recipients of winning applause from balconies and streets around the world. The pandemic has infected more than 1.9 million people and claimed over 120,000 lives. Medical Personnel and hospital workers are facing one of the most difficult times in their careers. Going to work everyday despite the lack of necessary protective gear and grappling with the fear of becoming infected themselves, they often have to face very difficult decisions when treating their patients, their colleagues who have been infected and even in some cases die. In conversation, “traumatic”, “depressing”, “challenging”, and “painful” are a few of the words they used to describe their experiences.

Gemwoman spoke to medical front liners from different parts of the world to find out what it’s really like to be on the battlefield against the coronavirus pandemic. These are their accounts.

DR. OLAMIPO BAMIGBOJE British Columbia, Canada DR. ALERUCHI OLERU Tennessee, USA

ALEXANDRA CHAMPAIGN, RN New York/New Jersey, USA DR. EBUNOLUWA JAIYESIMI Ogun State, Nigeria

DR. OLAITAN ABIMBOLA Ogun State, Nigeria DR. IDOWU AKINSANMI Georgia, USA EBERE NICHOLAS, RN Dallas, Texas, USA