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

[Sapphire Sebright]

Praying for your DD, MROO. Hope that she'll be okay. Have faith in the Lord -- that He is watching over your DD -- and take care of yourself, as well.
Please let us know what it is when you find out.

 

[Abriana]

I went into the grocery store today. I was thinking “eh the people in my town aren’t crazy!” And then I peeked down the water aisle and the toilet paper aisle. Literally nothing. I saw some lady with three big things of paper towels and as I left that aisle she was loading up the third enormous case of bottled water. No one went into the store without wiping the handle of the cart. I was standing in an aisle looking at shampoo and this guy comes walking down. There is obviously more space in between me and the cart, but he skirts around my cart and squeezes by the opposite shelves to get by. People were avoiding getting close. The air of the store felt different, quiet and kinda crazy.

Apparently Puerto Rico is on complete lockdown. You can even come out of your house or you risk an enormous fine/6 months in jail. I have a lot of family there. I hope they have enough to eat and everything, especially my 90 some year old great grandmother (she lives alone).

 

[BigBlueHen53]

When I saw that France had closed its borders today, a feeling of immense sadness filled me. Shortly after that, our President announced for the first time that the coronavirus is NOT under control in our country (we knew that) and ordered more stringent restrictions to help keep it from spreading. A little later my kid's school sent an alert saying school will not resume after spring break until April 6, and that it's possible it could be even later, depending on conditions. I could not understand why I could not stop crying. I am not afraid, just terribly sad. The world is so different, so suddenly! President Macron said, "We are at war with an invisible enemy." I am sad for all the ways this is affecting so many people. I am sad people are fearful. I am sad about the unknown. And mostly I am sad about the imposed isolation. When things happen, people take comfort in coming together. In unity is our strength, and this virus is forcing us apart when we need each other so badly. That, I think, is driving a deep hurt in me. We need to love one another, as much as possible. So let's be as kind as we can here in virtual space as well as in the real world. Thanks for posting stories of people helping each other. It helps. Hugs to y'all. Take care of yourselves. And of each other. Thanks.

 

[HenOnAJuneBug]

Nor is there any evidence that they are not. Frankly it's far too early for any such evidence with this particular virus. It pays to remain prudent and not work with perceived agendas.

I have no idea what you're talking about with "perceived agendas".

 

[rosemarythyme]

I know this isn’t ideal and that it may not be possible for some people such as minors, people with certain medical conditions, nursing mothers etc., but not eating for 2 weeks can be an option, but will need tons of water to keep hydrated. At least for people like me who have some extra fat stores

Yeah it's terrible to say this but I figured this was as good a time as any to shed some winter weight. I deliberately didn't grab too many snacks at the store, just fruit. It'll do me more good than a bulk pack of Twinkies.

My hospital got their first case. I was supposed to see my specialist tomorrow... No thank you. I'll pass. I'll stay inside my bubble and no one can join me

Right now I'd say if you do NOT need to see your doctor (routine visit, optional procedures, etc) it's best to reschedule the appointment later. I had a doctor's appt last week and went in, but it definitely wasn't anything I couldn't live with for a few months if I had to.

 

[21hens-incharge]

I went into the grocery store today. I was thinking “eh the people in my town aren’t crazy!” And then I peeked down the water aisle and the toilet paper aisle. Literally nothing. I saw some lady with three big things of paper towels and as I left that aisle she was loading up the third enormous case of bottled water. No one went into the store without wiping the handle of the cart. I was standing in an aisle looking at shampoo and this guy comes walking down. There is obviously more space in between me and the cart, but he skirts around my cart and squeezes by the opposite shelves to get by. People were avoiding getting close. The air of the store felt different, quiet and kinda crazy.

Apparently Puerto Rico is on complete lockdown. You can even come out of your house or you risk an enormous fine/6 months in jail. I have a lot of family there. I hope they have enough to eat and everything, especially my 90 some year old great grandmother (she lives alone).

I am really hoping that your great grandmother has someone calling her every day.
Can you call her or other relatives down there and check on her?

The air is thick with the worry everyone is feeling.

 

[Abriana]

When I saw that France had closed its borders today, a feeling of immense sadness filled me. Shortly after that, our President announced for the first time that the coronavirus is NOT under control in our country (we knew that) and ordered more stringent restrictions to help keep it from spreading. A little later my kid's school sent an alert saying school will not resume after spring break until April 6, and that it's possible it could be even later, depending on conditions. I could not understand why I could not stop crying. I am not afraid, just terribly sad. The world is so different, so suddenly! President Macron said, "We are at war with an invisible enemy." I am sad for all the ways this is affecting so many people. I am sad people are fearful. I am sad about the unknown. And mostly I am sad about the imposed isolation. When things happen, people take comfort in coming together. In unity is our strength, and this virus is forcing us apart when we need each other so badly. That, I think, is driving a deep hurt in me. We need to love one another, as much as possible. So let's be as kind as we can here in virtual space as well as in the real world. Thanks for posting stories of people helping each other. It helps. Hugs to y'all. Take care of yourselves. And of each other. Thanks.

it can be really stressful, especially when things seem so out of control. Just remember that God is always watching over us, and not a sparrow drops from the sky without him knowing, and how much more important are we than sparrows. Who knows what will happen tomorrow but God? He’s already planned out everything before we even existed. It is good to have this community, I’ve never found such caring and genuinely kind people as I have here. I’ve found myself thankful for it on more than one occasion.

 

[Abriana]

I am really hoping that your great grandmother has someone calling her every day.
Can you call her or other relatives down there and check on her?

The air is thick with the worry everyone is feeling.

I have a feeling that my relatives will be checking on her. My mom messages back and forth with her cousins down there, so if she hasn’t asked about how they are doing yet, she probably will soon.

 

[blackandtan]

The people I feel worst for in all this are the nail-biters of the world! That is such a hard habit to break, and putting your fingers in your mouth is about the WORST thing you can do right now lol

 

[FortCluck]

Yeah it's terrible to say this but I figured this was as good a time as any to shed some winter weight. I deliberately didn't grab too many snacks at the store, just fruit. It'll do me more good than a bulk pack of Twinkies.



Right now I'd say if you do NOT need to see your doctor (routine visit, optional procedures, etc) it's best to reschedule the appointment later. I had a doctor's appt last week and went in, but it definitely wasn't anything I couldn't live with for a few months if I had to.

All my appts are cancelled. My Drs saw me a few weeks ago after I was discharged from icu. I have my Drs cell number so I can text any time if I need anything.