Horror and heartbreak of COVID-19

Dear Editor,

This came from the daughter of my brother with COVID on Nov. 4: “Daddy is now intubated, sedated, paralyzed, prone on his stomach. No visitation.”

He had been hospitalized for two weeks. Six days later, the phone call: “No hope. Lungs hardening. Family can come in for his last moments.”

This is the horror and heartbreak of COVID. No people anywhere would choose this for themselves. No caring people anywhere would choose this for anyone else.

Pickens County people are better than this. And you are plenty smart. I know. I taught about 3,000 of you back in the day, and you did very well in school.

For the sake of all, I plead with you to wear your masks and follow the other protocols. Your own life may depend upon it.

Bert Allison

Pickens

Jesus is the reason for the season

Dear Editor,

Two thousand years ago, a child was born into this evil world that would give hope to all who will believe on him.

I’ve heard it said of Him that although He never had an army, kings feared Him. Had no servants, yet He was called master. Had no degree, yet they called Him teacher. Had no medicine, yet they called Him healer. Won no battles, yet conquered the world. Committed no crime, yet He was