When Dejan Velimirovic, a 35-year-old programmer from Serbia, attended a farewell party in February 2020, he didn’t expect it to change his life forever. Within days, he became one of the first-known COVID-19 patients in his country – and his battle with the virus became a testament to love and resilience. 💪
\"He couldn’t even get out of bed for a week,\" recalls his partner Valentina, describing Dejan’s rapid decline despite his youth and lack of preexisting conditions. But their story isn’t just about sickness – it’s about the power of human connection. ❤️
As hospitals overflowed and the world locked down, Valentina became Dejan’s anchor, navigating fear and uncertainty with unwavering support. Their journey mirrors countless others across continents – ordinary people finding extraordinary strength during history’s most unpredictable year. 🌏✨
Now recovered, Dejan reflects: \"We learned to cherish every moment.\" And isn’t that the ultimate 2020 flex? 😉
Story sourced from CGTN Global Stringer’s My 2020 Moments series.
