Do you ever feel this will never be over?

FranT my heart goes out to you and your family.

FranT

My son in law was watching a programme about when that Russian guy got poisoned in Winchester and it all had to be cordoned off, everyone was in protective gear and he said, "oh, at last there's a programme on TV I can relate to!" i know how he feels

*FranT So sorry for your loss.

FranT thinking of you

FranT my sincerest condolences to you and your grandchildren.

Heart breaking times

Fran t, heartbreaking, sending a virtual hug.

So very, very sorry Fran. I can’t begin to imagine what you and your family are going through.

I do think there is much more to this than meets the eye. Maybe this will be the first of many of these "viruses" that will crop up unexpectedly and completely change our way of life. This could be a brand new way of controlling or manipulating the way we do things when we are so fearful of any outcomes. I hope I'm wrong.

When you read posts like Fran’s it puts things into some form of perspective and I feel bad for feeling bad. I start the day feeling fairly chipper and thanks to the glorious weather I am busy in the garden but as the day draws on I start spiralling downwards. I just want my DH back and to be able to go through this together which is quite ridiculous as he’s been dead for 8 years. I’ve never quite come to terms with being on my own, I hate it, but being confined, alone , 24/7 is not easy and there are thousands of us doing it and having to just get on with it. The thought of another 12 weeks and maybe another 12 is just too awful but so is the alternative ....

It will end but when the dust settles, there will be a new social normal.

Labaik - I too have had thoughts like you. Take my chance with the virus but as I am high risk I fear I would not survive. I miss seeing my sons, although I talk to them on the phone and I miss just being able to pop out to the shops. I do not like having to stay at home and not go outside for a walk. I miss meeting up with my friends. I do not like having to plan my grocery shopping for a delivery and if I forget something its a real pain. I actually miss Aldi (I know!!!) Im hoping this will be over soon, but what is the Exit strategy. I fear I may be shielded for a year .

It's a bit like waiting for a medical test result but without having had a test...

I think we just have to take it a day/week/month at a time. Having had a day working on the garden I feel a lot better. But it does worry me that I don't even want to go for a walk any more. The thought that just doing something that we take for granted [going to the shops/cinema/theatre] could kill us is impossible to comprehend isn't it. Will I remember how to drive when it's over; my driving was pretty rubbish anyway...

So very sad Fran.? . I'm so sorry.

Good post Happiyogi

Sometimes I too get the feeling its a nightmare.

Fran? no words I am so sorry

Yikes MerylStreep a RAT in her sitting room! Your OH is a brave man.

FranT. I'm so sorry....x

Life will never be the same again.
Governments around the world will take action to make sure we never get in this state again without having emergency measures firmly in place.
This whole lockdown scenario has been disregarded by so many young people who appear to think it's a joke and doesn't apply to them.
I for one, am thoroughly disgusted at their cavalier attitude and the recent telling off of a group of young males with bikes, by a nurse who was walking her dog after a shift, made me wonder just what sort of parents they have.
They ignored her request to move until, as she filmed, one by one, slowly and reluctantly, they left.
What if their parents died because of their sloppy disregard...eh? Don't go crying about it...they're contemptible and unworthy.
This is a wake-up call for all of humanity and showed both the worst and best of behaviours.

Personally, I'm just fine and that's because I don't dwell on things I have no control over. I abide by the rules and live life within them.
I think if one constantly wishes things were different, agonises over not seeing family GC etc. or being able to enjoy restaurant meals, theatre trips, holidays...even knitting groups, then we are bound to feel stifled and possibly depressed.
I concentrate on what I can do.
A twice weekly short shop and daily runs. In between I read and sleep with the odd phone call/WhatsApp to/from family as they are still working. I feel positive but recognise that many are struggling to cope.
I'm glad GN is here to be a listening ear for those frustrating moments and support for any GNers with difficulties made worse by the present situation.
??? for everyone.

GabriellaG54 I don't often agree with your posts but do want to echo your Post above "Life will never be the same again" and in particular your last para "This is a wakeup call for all of humanity" .

My dh and I had a heartfelt conversation about this tonight about how we think life may be in one year, two years....... How working lifestyles are likely to change, and how attitudes in general hopefully might change. A wakeup call indeed.

So very sorry to hear about your daughter FranT my sympathy to you and your family

I’ve just watched Bill Gates talking on morning tv and he has a lot of very sound and sensible things to say. Not going to be easy but we will get back to normal life....the vaccine and testing are essential and the vaccine might be a while. Hang in there, worrying isn’t helpful (and I know it’s easy to say and
Ess easy to do). Try and practice some meditation or deep breathing and relaxation exercises, they do help. Also try and have days when you don’t watch the news. ??

FranT please may I offer my sincere condolences