Tuesday Ranble

Had a very rough night last night so will probably be heading for a nap today. My bones ached and my mind was working in overtime. As I said to Ralph last night 'just 2 weeks ago our lives were normal. We were going about our daily business. Life was so good, so normal, and now, the world has turned upside down'. 

I'd so looked forward to today's party. In fact, my son had given me a lovely green sweater for Christmas, and I purposely didn't wear it because I wanted to save it for the St. Patrick's Day party. And last week Ralph had asked me if I wanted to go out to dinner. My back ached so I said no, let's go to Olive Garden for my birthday dinner. Now, that's out. I don't mean to sound selfish, but those of you who know me, it's not easy for me to be isolated in the house....even though I have things to do. I don't mean to sound selfish. I hope I don't.  I'm an active person, always on the run, so this is going to take some training for me. I will be okay.

Then I was worried, how am I going to be able get my rent money from the bank? And sadly, family members may not be able to visit because they may be carrying the virus. So many things went through my mind.

What's most scary about this is that it is something you can't see. You don't know when it is around you. The lady sitting next to you on the bus can be a carrier. I understand why all this is being done. It is being done to save our lives.  

I'm calling my friends every day.  It's important that we stay in contact.  My friend, Marie, is 91 and almost blind.  I hate thinking of her being so alone and wish we lived closer.  But even if I took the bus to visit her, I'd still have a long walk afterwards...and I don't want to endanger her anyway.  Telephone contact every day will have to do for now.  

And Henry.  He's almost blind like Marie, and it's dancing that keeps him going.  With everything shut down, he has no place to dance anymore.  

There is goodness left in the world.  Found this shoved under my door this morning.

 Brought tears to my eyes.

And the  center called yesterday to say they are giving out dinners.  It is being done outside the church because they can't have too many people in the center.  Today will be corned beef and cabbage, and I was welcome to come and get some.  No one was allowed inside. Meals are being handed out outdoors. I was tempted, but right now I am pretty stocked up so why take that chance on public transportation for something I don't need. Maybe in a week or so. It will definitely save me money to get my meals since Ralph can't work anymore. Life has changed so drastically.

Asking  for prayers for my daughter, granddaughters and all others--nurses, doctors, fireman, police officers, transit workers--who are out there on the front lines. May God bless them and watch over them.