92-Year-Old Woman Celebrates With Rum After Beating Coronavirus

Most of us are currently fearful of the risk to our elderly loved one's lives. Due to the fact that the elderly are particularly susceptible to Covid-19, it is vitally important to practice appropriate social distancing.

However, there have thankfully been some success stories of elderly patients beating this horrific disease.

92-year-old Rita Hickey from Canada recently recovered from the virus, much to the elation of her family and friends.

Rita's daughter posted the imaged of Rita post-Covid-19 to Facebook, writing:

"She's back!!! It's a very joyous day for our beautiful Mom, Nan, Aunt and Friend! And most certainly for her family and Friends! Her amazing smile is back, bigger than ever and she's proven once again to be the strong, courageous woman we all know her to be."

Well, if recovering from his terrible virus isn't an excuse to celebrate then I don't know what is! And rum is one hell of a way to celebrate! Of course, she was also pictured holding a packet of Lysol wipes, so she's still being a bit safe at least!

Rita's daughter also thanked her friends and family for all of their support during the illness.

"It has been a terrifying and tearful 14 days to say the least for all of us, not knowing what day the dreaded Covid-19 virus would get a grip on her!" Rita's daughter wrote.

"But with the strength she drew from each one of you supporting her in so many ways, she overcame any threat it may have posed! So thank you from all of us for the endless prayers, messages, phone calls [...] the serenading of her fav songs from far away and the amazing show of support given during her big motorcade! For the endless and faithful window visits daily and the loyal FaceTime calls to get her day off to a good start.....we thank you!"

With more and more terrifying stories sweeping the news, people were glad to hear a positive story and took to the comments to thank Rita's daughter for sharing. Writing the likes of:

"Great to hear good news from afar. Well done mudder. You kicked the COVID -19. Now you have to kick that lambs habit."

"OMG it's the best news I've heard in a month. Just ecstatic that your mom has recovered from the virus. I know it has to be a weight of your shoulders. Hugs to all."

"Awesome news!so good to see that big smile again! You’re a trooper Rita!!"

I hope that Rita's story brought a bit of positivity into your life at this difficult time. It is so important to stay safe and practice social distancing to help keep those we love safe. In Rita's daughter's own words:

"Because all Covid-19 stories, unfortunately, don't have a happy ending like our Mom's story, I cannot stress enough the importance of following the rules, staying in your own bubble, and practicing social distancing! By doing so, you're not only protecting your own family members but everyone else as well!"

h/t: Fresh Daily