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by Shann » Fri Mar 20, 2020 4:16 pm
I wasn't going to answer at first. I asked the question because I wanted you to know I was thinking of you and worried. In the past 10 years, I've bitten my tongue so often, but your attitude blows my mind.
I pray you don't ever need to understand how serious this situation is. I'm not going to argue conspiracy theories or politics with you. Your statistics are so wrong, plus the statistics are changing daily. You are at a great risk of catching it because of your situation. I am praying you are able to stay as safe as possible.
In NYS, all businesses have been ordered to close unless they are essential workers (stores, health care, pharmacy, sanitation industry, etc). Many people who have worked their whole lives are terrified they may not be able to pay bills because they can't work.
Actually with your cleaning background, you probably could get a job now or soon. That is considered an essential job, especially in stores, restaurants, health care centers, and similar places. Although, you haven't wanted to do that for such a long time and since you don't believe this is real, it's probably safer for all that you're not working more right now. I pray others in the sanitation sectors don't feel the same way you do.
I wish you could appreciate your many blessings. In my area, there isn't any meat, cheese, pasta, bread, milk, tissues, toilet paper, plus many other things left on the shelves for people to buy, so I understand why you might not have had bread for sandwiches. I'm glad they were able to give you what you received. So many children who depend on school lunches for food are going to bed hungry tonight. Plans are being worked on to get food to those kids, but not all districts can implement the plans yet, and unfortunately even despite the best intentions, many will go without food. Our local food banks have closed down in this rural area.
It seems like CA and NY are on similar paths. Today our governor ordered all nonessential employees must stay home. All businesses must close bu Sunday night. Yesterday groups could meet up to 10 people. Today no number is okay. Churches have been closed because of this order so your pastor may not have any choice soon. I know here, the ministers were trying to stay open, but it's too dangerous now. Thankfully many are able to do it online, but of course not all people have access to the internet.
When you mentioned a juice box, I thought of my 4-year-old granddaughter. She didn't want to drink her juice too fast in case there wasn't enough left for others. That was the sweetest and saddest thing. Oh what a generous caring heart that little girl has, but oh how sad a 4 yo should even know about the situation and worry how her actions might impact others.
I used to be an RN before I became too sick to work. Today I had the saddest moment I've had since this started. The governor is desperately trying to find health care workers to meet the demand. He offered those in retirement or who hadn't renewed their licenses the opportunity to do so. I actually clicked on the page to reinstate my license. It only took me a few minutes to realize I couldn't do it because of my health problems makes me an incredibly high risk for becoming sicker than most if I caught it. I closed out while crying. I feel so helpless and have knowledge and education to help, but unfortunately it's not reasonable to take such a risk for me.
I think that's why I wanted to answer you. I doubt my words will impact you in any way, but maybe it will help others. Like my kids (who all work at schools/college), Allison posted on FB that she'd be willing to help kids out of school with lessons such as writing and English. My kids are doing the same. I'm so proud of my kids and Allison and others who want to make this time easier or everyone. I've been considering reading stories for kids and posting it on FB. I'm not sure if I'll be able to do it (our internet is super slow and now my husband must use it for work) for many reasons, but I'm more motivated to try.
Stay safe and as healthy as possible. I'm praying for your well-being.
Shann
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