Checking in….hi all….I am fine and trying hard to stay positive which is my usual approach to life; however, this “virus” thing has me struggling with anger, frustration, and other unkind feelings. Fortunately, because I joined this group over a year ago and had been steadily preparing for whatever, I wasn’t caught having to do panic shopping….thank you Daisy for keeping this web site going! And, as I’ve checked all my stuff I was happy that many months ago ya’ll helped me identify the types of masks I might need and there they were to share with my family who have none. Apparently, wearing masks is now being encouraged.
CABIN FEVER is my major complaint. At 81 and with some serious underlying health issues I’ve tried to limit going anywhere much for weeks. My granddaughters who live about 20 minutes away have come to visit several times and brought me a few things I wanted – fresh milk for example. But, now our governor has said stay at home except for essential travel and I want to comply, but I’m not being especially gracious about this whole thing.
Love Daisy’s current article about how to cope with the quarantine aspect of what’s going on. What’s so strange to me is how angry I feel. I can only imagine how others not so well positioned as I am might be getting angrier and angrier. Makes me wonder when all that pent-up emotion might explode in some of the large urban areas. Well, I’m living to see some mighty interesting times. Still working hard though to demonstrate positive approach to tough times for my granddaughters.
Oh, yes, Son #3 owns three fitness centers which have been closed down. A dozen or more employees he’s got to worry about, along with lost revenues to pay mortgages, loans on facility equipment, utilities which haven’t been cut off, etc….those of you who are small business people know the pain our small businesses are going through. Some won’t be able to come back….such a shame.
Sorry, I’m reporting in such a downer way but I’m isolated and just needed to rant a bit….but I’m also tough and know this too shall pass!!! God bless us all and God bless America.