Good Grief!

The holidays have come and gone so why can’t I get my act together?? It’s Thursday, again!

Here’s my “Wednesday” blog! Luckily this isn’t my job, so I won’t be penalized…I’m only speaking to my friends. Thank you for understanding!

I’ve been quite distracted this week and this is in no way an excuse. These distractions are important and have gotten in the way of my routine.

I’m fine, my parents are fine. I have two of my closest friends and their spouses dealing with Covid. These are people I have felt totally safe with because they have been vigilant about their precautions. I'm worried about them. Last week, they came in contact with people who were not vaccinated and although they cannot pinpoint it to them, it happened.

From what I know, only one of the four is really ill. However, the other three have been sick enough to be in bed or on the couch. My two friends have both said, they can’t imagine what it would have been like if they were not vaccinated. Nevertheless, they are sick.

I also have others, in my life, who are currently sick with Covid. One is a child and one is his grandpa. These people have been very careful too. This dumb Covid is so random.

With that being said, I have come to terms that it is quite possible someone in our household may get Covid. I pray every day that it is not Mom or Dad. I believe in the vaccines so I do believe that if I get it, I will be less sick than it could be. We have a game plan for quarantining if needed. We have planned from the beginning.

I also know that I can continue to do my best to control the exposure to it. I don’t have to “invite it” into the house. We’ve got upgraded masks and test kits in the house in case of emergency.

One thing that I do know, I believe in the vaccines. I know that it has protected me on many levels. I also know it’s not full-proof. Nothing in life really is, right?

So, I won’t live in fear, but I will be protective of myself and those I love. Where am I going? Nowhere special! What do I really HAVE to do? Nothing! I don’t have a list that requires immediate attention.

This week, I want to thank the medical people in my life and beyond. How you have been able to stay sane, day in and day out, with all that you do. One person I know was released from the hospital just after Christmas after more than two weeks in the hospital. She was close to being on a ventilator when the infusions kicked in and she started to improve. She came home with oxygen and had to be cared for by family members for awhile. She was unvaccinated and now, she says she doesn’t need the vaccine because she had Covid. She can’t get the vaccine for at least 90 days, but her doctor has said she needs to get it. 

Her experience scared her to death, but she hasn’t changed her thoughts on the vaccine. She talked about how terrible it was for the poor nurses/doctors who had to dress like space people to even come in and do her vitals. She felt terrible for what she was putting people through, especially her family, and they were so upset because they couldn’t be with her. This is what those in the medical field have been dealing with for days on end. So SUPER shout out to those who work so hard to keep us healthy!

I know most of you have been vaccinated and boostered and some of you have gotten symptoms or been sick. Here’s hoping you are on the mend. I know others who have been super safe and have felt isolated. I know it’s hard, but I think you are doing the right thing. I also know those who have not been vaccinated and I’m not here to change your mind, but please wear a mask when you are out.

Stay healthy and safe and to those of you currently sick…GET WELL SOON!!  Love you all!!

Coming next Wednesday…A happier (timely) post, I promise!!