When first hearing of this little virus months ago, the ears perked and thoughts to protecting my loved one occurred.
My fear for the last two years has been a simple cold or flu bug.
Thus all vaccinations are up to date. High dose flu shot, shingles shot and my loved one has both the pneumonia shots.
Will they help with this COVID19? Not sure. But they will not hurt.
As a retired health care professional, I have always recommended the flu shot. Have been getting one for years. I did not want to bring any illness home to my family.
So for me to keep my distance, wash my hands, handle the household items with care has been my mantra for years.
Now it is a little over the top. Wiping off any packages that come to the house. Putting outdoor things like my mitts on the floor vent. Not sure if heat kills the virus but not near my spouse.
As a retiree, I have tons of home interests. I have stayed close to home. Now just closer and mostly home.
My daughters are helping with goodies for us. Yes I did stock up for the last two months knowing this situation could occur.
But I am doing my part to connect with others. Making a daily phone call to someone in my family/friend group. Emails are good but the voice is good too.
Writing letters and friendly notes. Yes writing. Fun for little ones in far away places to get a letter or Easter card. Of course I washed my hands before writing and sending them off.
I call my grandchildren regularly. Have the Whatapp on one cell phone so can video chat so they can see their papa!!
Overall, the self isolating really sucks. To stay home and not just go to the mall and look at pretty things once in a while sucks. Having a pandemic sucks. Worrying about family and friends and self sucks.
So how are you coping? Do you find it sucks too??
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