We are surviving okay we haven't been anywhere for 13 days but at least the weather is starting to warm and I can do some outside work which is really good for my state of mind.
And of course Princess Pippa and I are still enjoying our daily walks.
In our small town school has been out since early March and a few nights ago a few kids snuck out at night and did some vandalizing, I know they're going stir crazy too but they have to learn to channel those things into positive actions. Thank God we are a small town and someone recognized the ATV that was used as the get-a-way, contacted the parents and the kids are now scrubbing paint off what they defaced.
Also living in a small town we are too far to have groceries delivered so our daughter has joined several grocery delivery services and brings our groceries out to us. I don't know what we'd do without her.
My state still has a relatively low outbreak count compared to hot spots like New York and California but the stats are frightening when you think that we had our first positive case in Missouri on March 6, the next week we had 4 and today less than 3 weeks later we have over 900 confirmed cases and 12 deaths. And after the latest news conference learning that at the peak the US could see 100 to 200 hundred thousand deaths its just so sobering to think that many people could lose their lives.
I've never had a problem with depression or anxiety but even an eternal optimist like me has trouble dealing with all the unknowns associated with this pandemic.
I understand that there maybe short tempers now that we're in such close quarters and unfortunately that also means a rise in child and spousal abuse. Take a deep breath, count to one hundred, walk away. And if you're the one being abused don't hesitate to reach out for help.
Are you okay with being stuck at home, are you climbing the walls or is your situation somewhere in the middle?
Stay safe, keep your distance #shelterinplace
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Good to know that you are doing well, and what a blessing to have such a wonderful and thoughtful daughter. I'm a middle of the road person, so there are days when I'm that person standing behind you in line at the store talking your ears off(lol), and there are days I'm just as comfortable being home. Perfect excuse to watch more movies and read more books. Be well, and stay safe. Sending lots of hugs your way. RO
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DeleteSo glad you guys are well and being taken care of! Thank goodness for family!! Stay safe and healthy Debbie!!
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Delete**Elbow Hugs** It is scary, we had very limited tested in the beginning and have just ramped up. We have over 110 cases and 2 deaths but have only done 1400 tests. I imagine as we increase that our numbers will go up. They were still only testing those who were hospitalised with symptoms and those who had been out of the country. They relaxed those rules this week. Be safe. We are taking all the precautions we can despite a full house.
ReplyDeleteYes Kim I've been thinking of you and the royals xo
DeleteGood to get your update and message, Debbie. Being positive in nature doesn't mean fearless. I think that makes you a smart, thoughtful person.
ReplyDeleteI only go out to grocery shop every two weeks and once a week we order carry out to help support our local restaurant type businesses trying to stay afloat. My husband works tons of overtime with his UPS job right now so I barely see him when he's not eating or sleeping. Neat that your daughter is getting you groceries sent in.
Our kids have been out of school for most of the month, too. So far I haven't heard of any trouble like that, but that doesn't mean it wasn't handled quietly or that it won't happen in future if the kids get too stir crazy without things to direct their actions. I've seen a bunch of kids outside in yards, families taking turns using the playing fields at schools and parks, teens included, and the weather cooperates mostly.
We have a lot of confirmed cases and deaths here in Michigan mostly in the Detroit area. So many, and it hurts even though I don't know them. They've opened up an exposition center in Detroit for more hospital space and use the state fair grounds to do drive-thru testing now. So many people are stepping up to help and supplies are coming in even though we have our fair share of nuts who won't follow the rules. State Police just busted a huge party going on at a park just north of here and handed out tickets for violating the stay at home order our governor issued last week (I guess that is what our young folks are up to).
I've been working on spring cleaning tasks and going through with organization, sorting, and pitching tasks. I have a huge pile of papers boxed up and ready to go for when things settle down and I can go over to my sister in law's and use her burn barrel. It's been good to get out in the yard a little.
Stay safe and wishing you and everyone well!
Thanks for checking in Sophia Rose yes I feel the loss of our citizens too even though I don't know them. I know my UPS man is working long hours now too he says its worse than the holidays. I guess with all the .com orders they have to work long hours.
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Take care and stay safe
ReplyDeleteI have to work, so S has to be in daycare, SO has to work, so honestly everything is as it awlasy is. Except we see no people and go nowhere
You stay safe too Blodeuedd
DeleteI’m so happy to hear you both are doing okay. Florida now has almost 5500 cases and it just keeps climbing. I’m high risk so my husband has been doing all the grocery shopping. Going shopping was my “out of the house” so I’m going a little stir crazy after not leaving the house for a week now. Luckily my daughter started her new home-school school year so we’ll being doing that for several hours a day.
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I've been thinking of you Jenea. You stay safe I know how you're feeling but it will be worth it
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Great idea for a post Deb and I have read carefully all the comments too so far to get up to date with how people are going. It is such a scary fast kind of thing and I have found the anxiety has been unsettling. It has seen my reading lag a little. But I find that going for a walk every day helps. You walking inspires! I see your photos on IG, when I go there. We are in lock down, so we are allowed to go for a walk but we must keep at least 2metres apart. I guess that's about 2 yards sort of. We have to stay in "our bubble" - as I live alone that's mine! However I chat to family and friends most days via phone or Facetime. I ventured out today to one shop to buy some Lactose free yoghurt! It felt risky!! It wasn't a huge supermarket but near one. A big line of people waiting there to go in. Only so many allowed to go in at a time. Reading the comments about testing just sounds so similar to here In New Zealand. We have had just one death and near 600 cases but we are all on edge. Only essential services are operating. We can't order stuff online, everything but supermarkets and dairies are open. I see the UK has sent me two books I had pre-ordered. I doubt I will see them for a very long time. Only essential stuff is being taken. Only some planes are operating. NZer's are still returning and there is annoyance that those who are meant to be in isolation for 2 weeks on return are tending to slip out and go places they aren't meant to. Oh and the young are partying when they shouldn't. 3 policemen are in 2 weeks isolation because someone they were arresting spat at them and said he had the virus. They are waiting now for his test to go through! We are all the same the world over. The best and the worst comes out. At least in democracies!! So many businesses and jobs will be lost. But we don't want our hospitals overwhelmed. Take care Debbie and for your husband and your daughter. Sending thoughts and love and thanks for our book online community.
ReplyDeleteThanks for checking in Kathryn. The people who are not obeying the social distancing really make me mad, here in the states this virus really started around all schools spring break and our Florida beaches were full of partying stupid kids. When a reporter asked why they weren't obeying the rules one ass said, if I catch it I catch it. Well sure then you get better but you give it to your mom or granny and they die. Grrrrr so tempting to smack them. I find the anxiety really unsettling as I'm not used to having any and I know I rant about hubby sometimes but having someone near (even grouchy mcgrouchy) is very comforting. Plus Princess Pippa keeps gives me lots of love. You stay safe Kathryn I'm thinking of you xo
DeleteSo good you have Princess Pippa. Hang in there - keep walking. Much love.
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DeleteThis is a great idea. I know I haven't been around the blogosphere much lately, but when I saw this, I made a point to stop by and visit. I'm so glad to hear that you're doing good.
ReplyDeleteI'm mostly doing good. I'm about 3 and a half weeks at home (I started even before my company did because I was concerned about my autoimmune condition and my boss was coughing and still coming to work, grrr). I've only left a few times, mostly for therapist appointments. I live out where I can't get delivery either. My husband goes to the grocery about every week and a half to two weeks. I still have a job, working from home, but my company (who is mostly travel) just laid off a large number of people and are permanently closing 6 locations. I think I'm mostly safe, as there is no one else who has any idea at all how to do my job. We had the first death in my county over the weekend. I'm trying to keep my spirits up. I've enjoyed seeing more animal stuff from zoos around the country and the good work that so many are doing. Thanks again for this post and spreading cheer.
Melanie I am SO GLAD you stopped by I haven't seen you for a while and was worried so thank you for stopping by. I'm so glad you can work from home. I'm so thankful that my daughter and s-i-l are doing the grocery deliveries but I'm scared also because I've heard that the delivery services are getting scared and are threatening to quit. Take care of yourself my friend and again I'm so glad you stopped by. xo
DeleteI'm sorry I haven't be around much. I've been under a lot of stress and I'm avoiding computers as much as I can. I miss everyone. I do sometimes read posts from my phone, but I hate commenting from my phone. I'm glad you and your family are doing good. {{{{hugs}}}}hugs}}
DeleteOh Melanie please don't apologize I totally understand, I'm just glad you're doing as well as can be expected. xo
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