OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – On Thursday night time, after NBC prime-time protection of the Tokyo Olympics, KFOR’s Ali Meyer shares the heartbreaking story of a household ravaged by COVID-19.
This household lives in Wichita, Kansas now, however has deep roots in Oklahoma.
In actual fact, their Oklahoma members of the family have been praying for his or her restoration for months.
It began with a Father’s Day celebration.
The Davis household celebrated at a BBQ restaurant in Wichita.
There, 14 kinfolk gathered collectively for lunch.
“I by no means actually considered COVID,” mentioned Meghan Davis. “We have been there to rejoice Stephen, Dad and Josh. We had a good time with one another visiting. None of us knew what would occur.”
June twentieth, as many thought the pandemic was winding down, epidemiologists have been warning concerning the lethal Delta variant of COVID-19.
“I am considering I haven’t got COVID. I am positive I haven’t got COVID,” mentioned Steve Davis. “I am considering I am younger. I’ve obtained an excellent immune system. I am good to go.”
Davis is 39 years outdated.
“My dad and mom had been telling me each time we (noticed) them: get the shot, get the shot,” mentioned Steve Davis’ mother Terese Davis, 54.
Solely two members have been vaccinated.
“I actually did not suppose it was going to get us every, one after the other,” mentioned Steve Davis’ dad Stephen Davis.
The Father’s Day celebration turned to heartbreak for this household by the 4th of July.
“I am sitting there praying to God like I’ve by no means prayed to God earlier than,” mentioned Steve Davis. “I attempted to barter with God. I advised Him. Take my life to let her stay.”
Ali Meyer’s particular report airs Thursday night time at 10:30 p.m.
