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lighter:
No, Hops.  I didn't get tested.


Lighter

Phyll:
Hi, I am back from my trip and am so glad I went.  I wrote a long post yesterday but somehow I lost it!

I remained (for the most Part) quarantined for 5 days after the funeral service and picked up a COVID test from Walgreen's on my way back.  You would think they would encourage the purchase through the drive thru pharmacy, but they sent me into the store at the front register.  It was negative.  I feel fine and from my closest relatives who attended the event, I hear no reports of COVID-like illness.

It was soooo good to connect with my family last Saturday.  I am glad I made the decision to attend.  It was healing and uplifting on many levels. I did not wear the mask like I said I would, but kept upwind and somewhat distanced at the cemetery and later outside at Brother B and N's house.

I enjoyed my solitude after.  Spent the first 2 nights at the resort. On Sunday I explored a state park with waterfalls and areas I had not been to before   The next 3 nights I stayed at the hotel near my cabin.  It was very peaceful at the Cabin.  The river level was lower so the music it played was quieter. Amadeus did not disappoint.  He put on quite a show soaring in large circles above my section of the river.  I did some painting and journaling.  I got in the river to cool off at one point but the slippery rocks were too much of a challenge for me to navigate.  Very few bugs outside.

My Brother B came by one day to mow the lawn, tack down the screens in the gazebo, and get the gas stove running for me.  We had a nice long chat about his wife, our family, and each other.  He is a dear man.

My last morning I got up early to see the sun rise.  It appeared as a big orange ball low in the sky as I drove to he cabin.  The steam was coming up from the river.  As the sun peeked over the trees  he  steam burned off and its light reflected off the rapids.  Got some nice photos..

W  is still the same, but I am tolerating/keeping boundaries  better than before I left.  More on that elsewhere...

Hopalong:
That sounds SO lovely.
I'm really glad you had a happy, healing time.
I could see it vividly.

Back to my usual nagg...you'll be getting a second test too? I forget the interval but just to be sure after not using precautions with folks not in your household, I think a second one is recommended.

Doesn't sound like you've done a super-spreader though. And the nature sounded like HEAVEN.

So pleased for you, Phyll.
Fingers crossed on W.

hugs
Hops

Hopalong:
My good-friend neighbor's hubby has Covid. Breakthrough. She's testing tomorrow.

Both fully vaxxed. This is a high-vax area, generally. Delta is a new beast. Scary.

She said he's pretty sick (they went to the ED for his test) but so far his breathing's not compromised. He was very ill months ago (unrelated, but hospitalized). He'll go to the Covid clinic Tuesday. I'm concerned for them. Many of my friends are in their late 60s or 70s, and many don't seem to remember that by definition we're at higher risk than our younger friends.

Brings it home when it's a stone's throw away. I've already started my higher-cautions routine. I boycotted my own Covenant Group's potluck last night since it was too hot to be outdoors and our host's house is tiny. Indoors, you have to take off your mask to eat or drink, and one of us is 80. Plus there's lots of loud talk and laughter when we get together. Sigh. A couple others decided not to go too and so just four got together. My 80 y/o friend reported "we sat in different corners" so I know they were careful as they could be.

Can't wait for the heat to break. I'm going to soak up every chance I get to meet friends one-or-two on one, outdoors, while we can. And later, bonfire!

hugs
Hops

lighter:
Welcome back, P!

So happy to read your update. All that lovely nature and splashing and fellowship with beloved family members.

Good for you. 

I look forward to more updates about the trip and how W is handling his anxiety.

Lighter

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