I can relate to the title of your article being one of the vulnerable population. I must also say I live in tremendous Luxury in Naples Florida in comparison to many many other people in this country and world. In talking with my sister in Michigan we are putting a lot of energy daily into trying to get food delivered to us as we are avoiding going anywhere. I suppose that is a very trivial comparison to the unfortunate who spend their lives trying to get the things that they need to sustain themselves.
Several times when I’ve heard Jon coughing or he suddenly had a different symptoms I found myself afraid that he might have The virus. It is so important to have faith in yourself and God I know that you will rise above whatever happens and that is sustaining. I have observed through the years that people with little opportunity who have faith in themselves do rise up into a better life.
My clients who are isolated and have a need to control everything seem to have more fear. My clients that live in large homes with a yard and family have such a different experience from those in apartments especially in cities. Socio-economic status does make a difference in her quality of life. This can also be an opportunity to spend time with ourselves and others nearby and enable us to do the activities that we couldn’t do before.
You may know this book: Io speriamo che me la cavo by Marcello D’Orta. See if you find it in English. Also look for the movie Ciao! Teacher by Lina Vertmuleer. (Naples Life,Death & Miracle)
In some ways, I disagree with this. My life, for the past couple of years has been rushed to a pace I hated. I am grateful for a month or two to enjoy our animals (of which there are far too many), work around the house (which twenty years would probably not be enough time to do it all) and spend time appreciating what we do have. We have a roof over our heads, whatever food we want, books not just at our fingertips but, also a click away. I have opportunity. The opportunity to accomplish those things I let go from having taken on a ton of responsibilities outside our domain. I consider the time a gift. A gift to be able to catch up, do some planning, play with the dog, talk to my husband. I have self-isolated for more than two weeks now since, just prior, I had volunteered to work early elections and was exposed to over 4,000 people in a county which has the second highest COVID-19 rate in our state (which has a death rate far too high). I'm still here, I hurdled the first hurdle. I am grateful that all my comrades have also.
I grant, this is an unusual situation but, there are worse situations that I have been in. There are worse situations that many ARE in. I give thanks every day that my family is still healthy, that I can laugh at a joke, walk the dog and smile at the cat.
Such a revealing, moving title. Keep your thoughts coming, Bruce! Nice to have something to look forward to.
I can relate to the title of your article being one of the vulnerable population. I must also say I live in tremendous Luxury in Naples Florida in comparison to many many other people in this country and world. In talking with my sister in Michigan we are putting a lot of energy daily into trying to get food delivered to us as we are avoiding going anywhere. I suppose that is a very trivial comparison to the unfortunate who spend their lives trying to get the things that they need to sustain themselves.
Several times when I’ve heard Jon coughing or he suddenly had a different symptoms I found myself afraid that he might have The virus. It is so important to have faith in yourself and God I know that you will rise above whatever happens and that is sustaining. I have observed through the years that people with little opportunity who have faith in themselves do rise up into a better life.
My clients who are isolated and have a need to control everything seem to have more fear. My clients that live in large homes with a yard and family have such a different experience from those in apartments especially in cities. Socio-economic status does make a difference in her quality of life. This can also be an opportunity to spend time with ourselves and others nearby and enable us to do the activities that we couldn’t do before.
You may know this book: Io speriamo che me la cavo by Marcello D’Orta. See if you find it in English. Also look for the movie Ciao! Teacher by Lina Vertmuleer. (Naples Life,Death & Miracle)
In some ways, I disagree with this. My life, for the past couple of years has been rushed to a pace I hated. I am grateful for a month or two to enjoy our animals (of which there are far too many), work around the house (which twenty years would probably not be enough time to do it all) and spend time appreciating what we do have. We have a roof over our heads, whatever food we want, books not just at our fingertips but, also a click away. I have opportunity. The opportunity to accomplish those things I let go from having taken on a ton of responsibilities outside our domain. I consider the time a gift. A gift to be able to catch up, do some planning, play with the dog, talk to my husband. I have self-isolated for more than two weeks now since, just prior, I had volunteered to work early elections and was exposed to over 4,000 people in a county which has the second highest COVID-19 rate in our state (which has a death rate far too high). I'm still here, I hurdled the first hurdle. I am grateful that all my comrades have also.
I grant, this is an unusual situation but, there are worse situations that I have been in. There are worse situations that many ARE in. I give thanks every day that my family is still healthy, that I can laugh at a joke, walk the dog and smile at the cat.