This is me virtually walking through pristine wooded forest full of huge trees and giant fern... Actually I'm walking around the circle that goes from my kitchen to my dining room to front room to game room and back to kitchen. I do it 10 times and then up and down the stairs about half a dozen times. That's my daily exercise since we can't walk outside. Think it's 101 F today... possibly 103 by this evening.
Next Tuesday we will be in September. Hard to believe that this pandemic has gone on this long and may go on even longer. Even harder to believe is that some still aren't convinced of it's danger. I guess the only way they will be convinced is if and when it hits home with someone they love.
My oldest son told me back in the early days of the virus that it wasn't a matter of 'if but when'. I've thought of this a lot. And lately it's gotten closer... our SIL (83) was in the hospital with Covid, and both my grandson (21) and grand daughter (18) have young friends that have tested positive. Not 'if but when'...
And the sad thing is that we know so little about the virus. The young ones may not have to be hospitalized, but there are studies showing dangerous long term effects of the virus on the body of both the young and the old. Our 2 DIL's are nurses and work with Covid patients - so we hear a lot. But if you google 'after effects of Covid 19', you can read how even after recovery there can be devastating long term effects.
And with the schools and colleges opening... well, the spread is not going to be contained.
November is fast approaching. God help us. This year I'm not looking forward to either Thanksgiving nor Christmas... all because we have to endure the 2020 Election first. And no matter how it turns out, there will be chaos. How did we get to this??
Well, I had no idea what I was going to write about when I started this post... possibly laugh a bit at my walking through the virtual forest... but I ended up talking about Covid again. Sorry.
Those of you that can get out and enjoy nature, please do it and share it with the rest of us... through pics and posts. Those of you that are able to take car trips to the beach, etc. and continue to maintain social distancing, etc., please continue to share.
One thing I would like to address here is how important it is not to have personal beliefs referring to either Covid or Politics disrupt your family. Don't go there if it's a hot spot... which it can be to some. Almost all of us have family members who don't share the same beliefs. Agree to disagree. I personally believe that most of us want the same things, but just don't agree on how to get there.
Enough. It's Friday! Happy TGIF! Even though every day seems the same, I still look forward to the weekends - habit I guess.
I thank God that no family nor friends (neither in Texas nor Louisiana) were affected too badly by Hurricane Laura. And I pray for those whose homes were in the path of that storm...
Hugs,
Rian
I'm glad to hear that you were not too badly affected by the storms.
ReplyDeleteI walk around inside my house for exercise sometimes too. Our mailbox is at the end of a long driveway, so I guess that counts as some exercise.
When the family gets together, not so often now, I ask them to not talk about politics. This way it will avoid starting a fight.
I guess walking is walking whether it's inside or out - but not as enjoyable inside. Our cat (Ghost) watches me walk around and around and looks at me like I'm crazy.
DeleteDear Rian, yes, hug them with prayers and pray that there will be friends and others near them who will give the help and encouragement and empathy that we're not there to give.
ReplyDeleteI spoke with a friend today in Minnesota. She's an extrovert; I'm an introvert. (The test I learned for distinguishing the two is whether being with people energizes you--my friend--or depletes you and leaves you longing for a nap--Dee.) Yes, intro or extra we are all I suspect a little or a lot "in the dumps." Our routines gone. A miasma of fear about COVID within our very selves. And yes, the politics and trying to understand the thinking of those whose thoughts I just can't get my mind around--all of this leaves me weary.
Your postings are always so down-to-earth and display a wisdom and common sense that often escapes me. Thank you. Peace.
Dee, I'm longing to really 'hug' them... but will hang in there for as long as possible. Being around more than a few people at a time is not my cup of tea. And as for routines, we now seem to have new ones being established.
Delete'Trying to understand the thinking' does make one weary... when all my 'red warning lights' are going off at once.
Dear Rian, exactly--those "read warning lights"! Peace.
DeleteI so agree that we shouldn't let our personal beliefs -- be they religious, political, social, medical -- disrupt our family or our friendships. Surely, we can agree to disagree without insulting, attacking or ridiculing one another.
ReplyDeleteYou would think so, Tom... but it's not always the case. Some just won't let it be.
DeleteWe have a tough time ahead, the rest of 2020. Nobody knows what is ahead, but I will try to take it one day at a time and not let myself get too bogged down with it all. My blogging friends like you are a wonderful source of inspiration. :-)
ReplyDeleteDJan, you have an 'added' burden with SG's stroke. But you also have a great look on life that will get you both through these difficult times.
DeleteI didn't realize we have a weekend come tomorrow. OK. I'll get right on it.
ReplyDeleteI wonder how many of us ask ourselves or another, "what day is this again?" these days.
DeleteYesterday I read somewhere that a higher up in the White House said that everyone is going to get Covid sooner or later. My husband and I are as careful as we can figure out how to be. We are careful to wear our masks, and stay far from people, I sanitize our groceries, and we don't eat any food that I don't cook. But even with all of that I must have two eye surgeries in one eye in the next couple of months, and I am very nervous about being around nurses, doctor, etc before during and after the surgeries. I have to have a cataract removed, and then after that heals a bit, I must have a macular hole repaired. With everything else ,my husband and I can control exactly who we come in contact with, but these eye surgeries will will not be in our control. That makes me nervous. I will be glad when we go into 2021, this year has been a bad one for me. New Years Eve will certainly be one for singing Auld Lang Syne.
ReplyDeleteEveryone take care.
Good luck with your eye surgery, Susie. I understand your concern, but if anyone knows how to control their environment, doctors and nurses should... and eye surgery (cataract) usually doesn't happen in a regular hospital setting (I think this makes it a bit safer).
DeleteHad to smile at your exercise paths. Mine is circling around the house outside on the wrap around porch. I do have several family members on the other side and we just don't go there. I do feel for the married couples--I know 2- who have different beliefs. That has to be hard.
ReplyDeleteYes, our cat 'smiles' (or actually looks at me funny) as I make my rounds, Patti. And we have one family member (who thankfully doesn't live close by) who constantly wants to bring up political or religious matters. He just can't let it lie.
DeleteI have been hearing the phrase, "this too shall pass." lately. But why doesn't everyone realize it is going to take effort and personal responsibility? Take care and continue to stay safe.
ReplyDeleteYes, I do believe that some think it will pass if they ignore it and do nothing. Unfortunately if everyone doesn't follow the guidelines (and its' obvious that they won't), it will only get worse... and last longer. (This is my opinion only of course. I would love to be wrong)
DeleteI've been walking every couple of days and will continue to do so until the snow fall and the ice keeps me indoors. I'm so afraid of falling and have a couple of tumbles in the past.
ReplyDeleteWe're watching here from Canada as well to see the outcome of the election in the States. There truly is an impact on us as well, due to the proximity and our trade relationship. I don't expect any change will be without significant turmoil.
Take care and stay well!
Walking is good. Falling is not. Please be careful.
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i think your walking exercise is great, what an awesome idea and so good that you have a positive outlook. are you able to walk outdoors, for the good ole' vitamin D?? we go for rides in the car, it's always just the 2 of us, but it helps us to get a change of scenery!!
ReplyDeletemy youngest son is a pharmacist, he also warned me, right from the beginning and still to this day. "don't let your guard down mom, you are doing all the right things now"!!
he lives in chapel hill, nc...he took time off for his birthday but now he won't come home. i miss him so much. the hubs and i talked about driving to see him, but between the fire and the new building, we just can't get away right now!! i like your poster, it's perfect for right now!!!
Debbie, I sit in the sun (window in front window) on sunny days for 5 minutes as well as take my Vit.D 3 pill (it's the only vitamin I take). And your son is right, don't let your guard down. We haven't yet either... but as time goes on, it gets harder. I'm really beginning to miss the kids and grandkids. I know we could try to do it safely (physical distancing and masked), but it's still a risk (and I would really want to hug them).
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