Welcome to the year 2021, a year of new hope for the beginning of the end of the virus, with vaccines and other measures, and for a new, more caring government that will help right so many wrongs that have been done over the past four years.
Happy New Year?
But wait... we are already off to a very rocky start. Thousands of people are still dying every day and the vaccine distribution system is in chaos. The transition of leadership in our government has been a complete nightmare, with a bully who refuses to accept his defeat. In addition, last week, we had a group of our own citizens attempt to attack and overthrow our government. Not only that, but we have had to protect all of our capitols with military forces because of the threats of violence to come January 17-20. I'm certain that there will be scuffles, but I pray they will be settled peacefully and quickly.
As in many other places, we have to lock down in our homes in SoCal because the virus numbers are so high, the new strains are horribly contagious, and our hospitals are overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients in the ICU's. Being at home is a comfort, but every day still feels like Groundhog day. It feels as though we are existing, but not really living our lives as we would love to do. We've only been out for a few Vet visits, grocery shopping trips, picking up food from local restaurants and taking an occasional drive to the Oceanside Harbor and then along the beaches.
We observe that many in our area still do not wear masks, many restaurants are defying State guidance by still serving outside, and if you didn't know that there has been a deadly virus for over a year now, you'd never know it here because it looks to be business as usual all around us.
I don't know how you all feel about this, but frankly, it frightens me that everyone is still taking it so lightly.
I hope that we will get the vaccine in April or May, if this supply and logistics mess can be sorted out, but if it's later than that, we'll wait. We've waited this long, we can certainly wait a little longer. I think that I will probably cry when I get it because I will be so relieved.
Markers
When I think about it, I haven't:
- driven our cars in four months (Darrell always drives us)
- had my hair done since July
- worn makeup or jewelry but two times in the past four months
- curled my hair to look presentable twice in the past two months
- worn shoes but maybe seven times in the past two months
- worked out -- I twisted and strained my knee seven weeks ago and am icing and bracing it
Sometimes, I feel as though I'm becoming a shut-in. Thank God for Darrell and our doggies to keep me company. Can't imagine being alone.
Our first Spanish Galga, Bless, whom we've had for almost ten years, fell ill on Christmas Eve. We've since learned that she has several tumors, the worst of which is one on her spleen. She is on four medications to keep her strong and comfortable. We aren't certain how long we have, but we'll take every day that we're given. She is doing well so far. Still eating good, happy and pretty active. We know that the days draw short with our precious, gentle girl. She has been such a great dog, and we love her so much.
- That everyone in every country has access to and is able to give the vaccines to its citizens as soon as possible.
- That COVID-19 becomes nothing but a horrible memory to us.
- That the citizens of the U.S.A. will stop hating and fighting against each other and begin working together.
- That we'll be able to be together with our families and friends once again, to hug and kiss once again.
- That we'll be able to go out to movie theatres, shops, concerts, public gatherings, restaurants, pubs, wineries, etc, and enjoy our social lives.
- That we'll be able to travel again. Whether it's across town or across the World, I yearn to be able to safely travel, to experience other places and people. This is something I now dream about and am so glad that I've done everything that I have thus far in life.
Peace
I wish you peace of mind and soul during these trying times. Please keep the faith. Hold on and hold fast.
#holdfast #itwillgetbetter #buildbackbetter #staystrong
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