Dakoyoia Billie left her family and traveled to another state to care for people with COVID-19. She told Parents that she did not hesitate to step up and help COVID-19 patients in New York.
She has a busy life taking care of her four kids, but she could not say no when asked to do her duty even if she had to move to another state. At the end of March, the mom of four received an "emergency request" about looking for healthcare workers in New York City.
The request came weeks after she and her husband, Marcus, brought their newborn twins at home. Born at 29 weeks in December, twins Karrington, boy, and Kinsley, girl, stayed in the NICU from birth.
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Protect and provide
Marcus told Billie that she should go if she feels that she could make a difference. She realized that she could protect and provide for her family if she is away from them in the meantime.
She was afraid of bringing her family at risk if she went home after treating COVID-19 patients. Billie struggled with the 12-hour shifts for the three weeks straight. She said that the beginning was tough for her until she reminded herself that everything was temporary. Billie thought that she was only there to help, and soon everything will be history. Once it is over, she could go back to her family.
View this post on InstagramA few memories from the twins’ first mini vacation; COVID- approved, of course! Elijah couldn’t get enough of the lizards especially the babies (check out his shirt ). He is our nature-lover. He already has A turtle (we let one go) and is asking about a snake . He says he wants to be a dinosaur doctor! He had Marcus trying to capture every lizard in sight. And Jaylen enjoyed a couple of friends who joined us!! We also enjoyed my favorite cupcakes, compliments of Mrs. Shirlyne (NMZ family)!! Can’t wait until the next vacation even if it’s COVID-19 style. #familyovereverything A post shared by Dr. Billie_inthemaking (@dakoyoia.billie) on Jul 10, 2020 at 6:49pm PDT
A world of difference
She said that even if they had adequate protective equipment, the hospital staff were overwhelmed by the situation. It resulted in little communication with the family members of the patients. She said that to make a world of difference, she would set up Zoom calls to connect patients and their family members.
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After each shift, Billie would leave her shoes outside the hotel room door and spray disinfectant on all her clothes before taking a bath. She would Facetime her family in Atlanta after she was clean. The calls kept her motivated during the toughest of times. She assured her family that she would be home after she is done saving lives.
Even if she is away, the mom is still involved in caring for her grandmother and children to help her supportive husband. She even pumped breast milk for her twins and kept them in a cooler until Fridays then sent it home.
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Short family reunion
Soon, things got better in New York, where fewer patients got cardiac arrests or die. Billie returned to Atlanta by June. She got reunited with her family only for a short while because a month after, San Antonio, Texas, needed her help.
Billie said that she does not regret leaving her family for a greater cause. She said that she would be ready and willing to help when the needs arise.
