Bermuda — In the midst of the devastating hurricane that has ravaged Jamaica, one Jamaican Nurse worker, originally from the island, shared her fears and heartache as communication with her family has been completely cut off.
For her, the last few days have been filled with sleepless nights, unanswered calls, and a deep sense of helplessness. Her mother, siblings, and extended family all remain in Jamaica — but since the hurricane hit, she has had no word from them.
“It has been very, very, very stressful,” she said, holding back tears. “Knowing that they’re there and we have no connection with them at the moment. I know there’s no electricity, no internet service — nothing. I’m just having to hold on to God and trust that everyone I know, and everyone in Jamaica, is safe right now.”
As images and videos from social media continue to surface showing the destruction across the island, her worry grows.
“Oh yeah, definitely, definitely,” she said. “The hospitals down there, the people in shelters — it’s really devastating. Some roads have broken away, fences are gone, rivers are overflowing. It’s heartbreaking, especially when I think about the healthcare system. What happens if there’s an emergency? What do they do?”
Adding to her distress, she recently heard that a fire broke out in her community during the storm.
“I know it’s really very stressful hearing all of this. But I’m here, and there’s nothing I can do to help.”
The last time she spoke to her mother was Monday morning, just before the hurricane’s worst impact. Her mother lives alone — a thought that haunts her constantly.
“She had her stuff together,” she explained. “But she basically lives alone. She’s diabetic, she’s hypertensive… and for that reason, I wish I was down there with her and not here. Knowing that hospitals are flooded and roofs have been torn off — there’s just nothing to describe it.”
As daylight breaks in Jamaica, she clings to her faith, waiting for a sign that her family is safe.
“I pray every chance I get,” she said. “I just have faith that all will be well.”
Her brother lives on the south side of the island, in Kingston — one of the hardest-hit regions — and he too has been unreachable.
“He’s cut off,” she said quietly. “He stays right in the heart of Kingston. There are no words.”
Before ending our conversation, she offered one final plea:
“I just pray for the people of Jamaica — especially the elderly and the vulnerable. If this message gets out, I hope people check in on their loved ones if they can. You never know. This disaster could happen anywhere, anytime, to anyone. With global warming and everything that’s happening, we have to do what we can — even small things like taking care of our environment — because it all matters.”
In her voice, there’s pain — but also strength, faith, and an unwavering love for her homeland. And as the world watches Jamaica struggle through the aftermath, her words serve as a reminder that behind every news headline, there are families waiting, praying, and hoping for a call that simply says, “We’re okay.”
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