"But whatever the topic, this is the challenge. To recognise our own fears and struggles, but also to look beyond them. To think about what other people are going through, especially if their struggles are different to ours. And to try to make this practice our new normal." <-- There it is right there, and in every discussion.
"But whatever the topic, this is the challenge. To recognise our own fears and struggles, but also to look beyond them. To think about what other people are going through, especially if their struggles are different to ours. And to try to make this practice our new normal." <-- There it is right there, and in every discussion.
"That he not busy being born Is busy dying." -Bob Dylan, "It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)"
My wife and I are 70+ with conditions that put us at risk. We vaxed and all that but don't want to be among the might as well be dead, in fear of dying crowd. Our daughter came to visit with the youngest grandson. It's been too long. After she got here, she got a call that her oldest son's girlfriend tested positive. When she went home, she tested positive. My wife and I got very sick with the same symptoms but tested negative. Something went thru my extended family (20+ persons) like a Colorado wildfire. Same symptoms, some testing positive, some not. Various states of vaxed and unvaxed. One young man spent a few days in the hospital with a low SpO2.
Tomorrow is not promised. I spent much of my younger years giving death the finger, but now I'm supposed to live with a fear of death that I didn't have with a potential long life ahead of me? I could go at any time, but I live like I'm going to live forever with long range plans that I may not live to realize. I have a friend who couldn't hold his wife of 60+ years hand because she was in an assisted care facility, and he saw her through a glass window before she died because of covid fear. I consider that to be horrible. When I took my daughter to the airport, knowing she had been exposed, I gave her the same big daddy hug she always gets. Bob Dylan's words.
I'm not indifferent to people at risk, but if they are too afraid to live, they should stay home, but not expect me to for them. I drove past a traffic fatality yesterday. I'm not going to quit driving.
I try to address ideas, rather than people when I can, but Z? Well, you said all that needed to be said.
"When she went home, she tested positive. My wife and I got very sick with the same symptoms but tested negative."
Yeah, this is another thing that isn't being talked about enough. I know so many people getting false negatives on COVID tests. Especially with Omicron. Really well said Dave. And I'm so glad you got through it.
So very true. It’s the essence of entitlement to assume so.
I spent yesterday in the presence of an awesome man who had decided, with dignity, to stop dialysis and own his future as he owned his past. I honor his decision while I mourn his absence from my life as an inspiring, quiet presence of integrity. May I spend those final decisions with the same grace.
We are human. No more, no less, and wow how amazing. Your post was wonderful - thank you.
"But whatever the topic, this is the challenge. To recognise our own fears and struggles, but also to look beyond them. To think about what other people are going through, especially if their struggles are different to ours. And to try to make this practice our new normal." <-- There it is right there, and in every discussion.
"That he not busy being born Is busy dying." -Bob Dylan, "It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)"
My wife and I are 70+ with conditions that put us at risk. We vaxed and all that but don't want to be among the might as well be dead, in fear of dying crowd. Our daughter came to visit with the youngest grandson. It's been too long. After she got here, she got a call that her oldest son's girlfriend tested positive. When she went home, she tested positive. My wife and I got very sick with the same symptoms but tested negative. Something went thru my extended family (20+ persons) like a Colorado wildfire. Same symptoms, some testing positive, some not. Various states of vaxed and unvaxed. One young man spent a few days in the hospital with a low SpO2.
Tomorrow is not promised. I spent much of my younger years giving death the finger, but now I'm supposed to live with a fear of death that I didn't have with a potential long life ahead of me? I could go at any time, but I live like I'm going to live forever with long range plans that I may not live to realize. I have a friend who couldn't hold his wife of 60+ years hand because she was in an assisted care facility, and he saw her through a glass window before she died because of covid fear. I consider that to be horrible. When I took my daughter to the airport, knowing she had been exposed, I gave her the same big daddy hug she always gets. Bob Dylan's words.
I'm not indifferent to people at risk, but if they are too afraid to live, they should stay home, but not expect me to for them. I drove past a traffic fatality yesterday. I'm not going to quit driving.
I try to address ideas, rather than people when I can, but Z? Well, you said all that needed to be said.
"When she went home, she tested positive. My wife and I got very sick with the same symptoms but tested negative."
Yeah, this is another thing that isn't being talked about enough. I know so many people getting false negatives on COVID tests. Especially with Omicron. Really well said Dave. And I'm so glad you got through it.
Thanks Steve.
“Tomorrow is not promised.”
So very true. It’s the essence of entitlement to assume so.
I spent yesterday in the presence of an awesome man who had decided, with dignity, to stop dialysis and own his future as he owned his past. I honor his decision while I mourn his absence from my life as an inspiring, quiet presence of integrity. May I spend those final decisions with the same grace.
We are human. No more, no less, and wow how amazing. Your post was wonderful - thank you.