Coronavirus, Covid 19 Discussion and How It Has Affected Your Daily Life Chat Thread

[MROO]

Well, I see that the trolls were out in full force last night. My greatest aggravation in human nature is those who go through life acting as if their actions have no impact on others. Followed by others who have all the answers. Have a safe and happy day.

Yup - But I have to admit that it was a pretty entertaining read, after the fact ...

 

[MROO]

Thanks, Rainey. We can only do what we can. Our family has a very strong faith in God. That really helps. It certainly gives us courage, peace and hope, whatever happens.

Prayer is powerful. Sending some your way, tonight!

 

[MROO]

G's fever is back up again today. But nothing to be done but make him sleep it off. D and I have no symptoms still - except for my seasonal winter cough. That sucks. But we're taking temps several times a day to keep an eye on it all.

Tylenol for the fever. It won't make the virus go away, but it should help him feel better.

 

[IamRainey]

I was the glue as long as my mother was alive. On the day we buried our mother this sister through her actions that day and the compilation of a lifetime of her behavior freed me. I can't go back there again, and I won't go back there again. I miss my nephews and nieces, but the cost of dealing with their mother is far too high.

My husband is the glue to a certain extent too. It's a taxing job! There must ba reward in heaven for the people who do it, but the earthly rewards often don't measure up to the emotional effort.

You can't do it by yourself, sourland. I'm glad you knew when the time came to let it go.

 

[MROO]

Seeing the sad faces, I figured an elaboration was likely a wise choice of action..... Given the previous post was wondering the long term outcome of the effects (mentally and otherwise) to any number of folks from surviving the pandemic... I figured a modest comparison would be to listen to houlacaust survivor interviews to gain wisdom into the topic from first hand folks who have lived with the mental stuff. I wasn't making light of the situation either. It seemed a reasonable paralellel given the isolation effects on their minds....

My "sad face" emoji was because I agree ... and it makes me sad.

 

[cheepteach]

@MROO the logical me won out over the emotional me, and we did not attend the viewing. Hopefully there will be a celebration of life sometime in the future. If it were just me, I might have gone, but no way could I endanger the Princess.

life choices are never easy---I also believe the deceased knows what you feel. You can send a heartfelt note to your niece so she'll know, too

 

[MROO]

G has a new symptom today - abdominal pain and GI distress. Happens in about one in five COVID patients according to Dr. Google, but is remarkably similar to appendicitis in presentation. The symptoms are VERY similar; abdominal pain, fever, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness. Every time I learn more about this thing it's no wonder to me that progress with conventional treatments has been slow.

Good news is, his fever is low. If it spikes we get to be more worried and start asking if he should go in.

Today will be spent probably candle making and more cocoa bombs. My molds are too small tho. Folks will have to use 2-3 to get the right effect. No way to go out and get new molds now....

Em, I tried to import chicken hatching eggs from Germany once and it was AWFUL. Did not succeed, 0% recommend. Is the cat going to be a pet or is it like a designer breeder?

That was another "interesting" development. Yeah ... if the "back door" knocks, answer it right away ... you may not get another warning! Check with your pharmacist about Imodium, which was recommended for my crew. The pharmacist, not the doctor. They learn what reacts with what, while the doctor is trained more in what treats which symptoms.

 

[MROO]

@MROO the logical me won out over the emotional me, and we did not attend the viewing. Hopefully there will be a celebration of life sometime in the future. If it were just me, I might have gone, but no way could I endanger the Princess.

That's the wisest thing I've seen on here in days!
There are other ways to be "present," too. Consider writing a letter about a warm and/or funny remembrance. It could either be read by someone at the services or hand written and table-framed to be read by visitors. It would make a nice keepsake for the family.
For my father, I am asking friends and family to share stories of him, especially of the early years, since there are so few left who remember them. Dad was an avid (and prolific) writer, so we may eventually put them all together and send them to his publisher. That would be a REALLY cool legacy to have!

 

[ChocolateMouse]

My poured/dipped candles are going well. They look smooth and shiny.

Cocoa bombs are going slow - hard to temper chocolate in a warm steamy house.

My sister dropped off groceries to me and a few crafting supplies. I've got some earrings to make out of rabbit bones. :O So we got 14K plated hooks and craft wire to make them.

 

[sourland]

Just received a call about my friend whose son tested positive after Thanksgiving. My friend, his wife, and the son's girlfriend are also positive. I'm afraid that others from this celebration will also be positive.