MANILA, Philippines – An aged couple from Angono, Rizal stored their promise to be collectively “in sickness and in health,” however in the long run, their vow was lastly damaged when the husband died quickly after recovering from COVID-19.
Ely and Domeng Nueva, ages 82 and 86, have been married for over 54 years and have been blessed with three youngsters.
According to their youngest little one, Aileen Nueva Enconado, each her dad and mom tested positive for the virus in March. Her dad first examined constructive and was admitted to the hospital on March 7, then her mother on March 12.
“When my tatay found out na nasa kabilang room lang pala niya ang nanay ko, he did not stop [asking us hanggang sa makita niya ito]. For several days, gusto ni tatay na lagi silang magkita, so their doctor and nurses decided to put them in one room na lang,” Enconado instructed INQUIRER.web in an unique interview.
(When my dad came upon that my mother is within the other room, he didn’t cease asking us till he sees her. For a number of days, dad needed them at all times to meet, so their doctor and nurses determined to put them in a single room.)
The couple returned dwelling on March 21 from the hospital collectively, and their household made positive their beds have been in a single room so they may sleep collectively at evening.
“Dad passed away in his sleep while holding hands with my mom. Until today, laging ikinukwento ng nanay [namin] na magka-holding hands silang natulog that night [bago pumanaw si tatay] (our mom keeps on telling us that they slept while holding each other’s hands that night before dad passed away). True to his promise, to love my mom until his last breath,” Enconado went on to say.
“My dad passed away on my birthday last Mar. 24 and it made his death more memorable,” she added.
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Even although it’s heartbreaking, Enconado stated she needed to share how her dad and mom beloved each other, “for better or for worse, till death do us part.”
Their lives earlier than the pandemic
Domeng Nueva was a retired policeman, whereas his spouse Ely ran her personal enterprise again then.
“Only when my mom semi-retired, mas nagkaroon siya ng time [sa amin] pero mas sa mga apo na niya (mom had more time with us but mostly with her grandchildren),” Enconado stated, remembering how her dad and mom used to be through the pre-pandemic occasions.
“Mas madaling kausap ang tatay ko at palangiti lang pero mainipin. Since naging pulis siya, lagi siyang maaga lalo na kapag may lakad kami. Bawal ang late (It was easier to talk to my dad and he often smiles but is impatient. Since he became a policeman, he was always early especially when we have to go somewhere. Late is not allowed),” she recalled.
“Ang nanay [namin], makulit [lalo] kapag sa pagkain. Maya’t maya ka niya tatanungin at papakainin kahit busog ka pa (Our mother is a bit mischievous when it comes to food. Sometimes she’ll ask you to eat more even if you’re already full),” Enconado went on to say.
Struggling with COVID-19
“Our covid struggle was very hard. It started with my brother [who tested positive] on Mar. 2. He was a severe case confined in an ICU isolation room for almost three weeks. Then, my parents followed,” Enconado additional instructed INQUIRER.web.
All of Enconado’s household and relations in Angono have been quarantined, however she and her nephew have been spared. Enconado lives in Antipolo, whereas her nephew lives in Pasig.
“My sister is in the US, so my nephews and I are the only ones who take care of everything. It was really hard because everything was done online,” Enconado stated as she recounted their household’s struggles amid the pandemic.
“Bawal lumabas para personal na mag-asikaso [ng mga kailangan namin] (It is not allowed to go out to attend to our needs personally). I also needed to isolate and undergo a swab test that time since they visited us here in Antipolo a week before my brother showed symptoms of the virus.”
Enconado had to prepare an ambulance online to choose up his dad from Angono and get him to the hospital at that second: “All hospital coordination was done through text and via Messenger.”
Domeng Nueva was picked up by an ambulance after testing constructive for COVID-19. Photo courtesy: Aileen Nueva Enconado
“It was heartbreaking when my dad arrived in the hospital. Inabangan ko lang ang ambulance sa parking area (I just waited for the ambulance in the parking area) since I can’t come near him because I also need to protect myself dahil ako na lang ang natitirang nagde-decide para sa lahat (because I am the only one left deciding for everyone),” Enconado stated.
“My sister can’t do so much since she’s in the US. I needed to raise my face shield and put down my mask so my father would recognize me and know that he is not alone as he enters the hospital. But I can’t come near him so I just showed my face and waved at him,” she added.
As their father was despatched to the hospital, Enconado acknowledged her mom for being a courageous soul: “She was calm even if she was left at home when my dad was admitted to the hospital. She was just [handed with] food that is placed near her bed because everybody in Angono was quarantined.”
They monitored Ely till she additionally started displaying signs in a while and the ambulance picked her up.
Dealing with uncertainty
Though it’s a troublesome time for Enconado’s household, she stated that their deep religion in God gave them energy of their battle in opposition to COVID-19.
“Every day, we had video calls to check on each other. We sent them homecooked and fast-food meals. My nephews were assigned to do online grocery for all the needed supplies both at home and at the hospital,” Enconado stated.
“We made our video call conversations light and casual. We did not talk in front of our confined family members that we were already on the brink of ‘collapsing’ financially and emotionally,” she added.
As their household would almost certainly fear, Enconado managed to focus on with their “stronger” members of the family the each day procurement of Remdesivir for his or her three virus-stricken sufferers, other prescription drugs they would want, and hospital payments.
“We shamelessly asked for donations from our relatives and friends, and we even set up a GoFundMe account [for our financial needs]. I have also tried asking for financial assistance from different LGUs,” Enconado revealed.
Caring for family members amid a pandemic
Having lived via the pandemic crisis firsthand and its affect, Enconado provides this straightforward reminder on how everybody may cope each virtually and emotionally throughout these making an attempt occasions: “For all of the households dwelling with their dad and mom or with senior residents, allow us to at all times be aware and cautious in defending ourselves in order that we are able to defend our getting older citizen dad and mom.
Enconado, for her half, stated she has to put up with not seeing her dad and mom fairly often simply so she may defend them.
“If you really want to visit them, follow the health protocols. Wear a face mask, use rubbing alcohol or sanitizer, and wash your hands. If you love them, protect yourself to protect them,” she stated.
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