To Mary, With Need to Understand
A rhymed offering for these troubling times...73 total reviews
Comment from Debbie Pope
Wow! You offer us so much here. I sympathize way too much with your friend. I too prefer to wait and socialize "until 'this' ends." I prefer to lock myself in the house and wander the woods alone. I have so much that can occupy my thoughts and time. I see family who quarantine for days before visiting. My grandchildren and in-town daughter never leave the house, so with them I am comfortable. My greatest fear is that I inadvertently give the virus to my grandchildren who never go anywhere.
But, I have friends who want to visit. I let them come, but we don't enjoy each other's company. They want to go out. I want to stay in. Then I can't see my grandchildren for 14 days after they leave. My daughter's rules. No wonder I don't want friends to come.
Please don't be hurt by your friend. She is doing the best that she can. She still loves you.
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2021
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Wow! You offer us so much here. I sympathize way too much with your friend. I too prefer to wait and socialize "until 'this' ends." I prefer to lock myself in the house and wander the woods alone. I have so much that can occupy my thoughts and time. I see family who quarantine for days before visiting. My grandchildren and in-town daughter never leave the house, so with them I am comfortable. My greatest fear is that I inadvertently give the virus to my grandchildren who never go anywhere.
But, I have friends who want to visit. I let them come, but we don't enjoy each other's company. They want to go out. I want to stay in. Then I can't see my grandchildren for 14 days after they leave. My daughter's rules. No wonder I don't want friends to come.
Please don't be hurt by your friend. She is doing the best that she can. She still loves you.
Comment Written 07-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2021
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Good Morning, Debbie!
Whew!
I am moving slowly today; we "white knuckled it" back to Traverse City yesterday after caring for our grandson on Thursday. A massive winter storm blasted Grand Rapids/Michigan on Thursday nite, and we had the good fortune of needing to stay in GR until Mother Nature calmed down, but what a ride home it was! Accidents everywhere and miles of unplowed expressway!
I surely understand your position and reasoning. The entire landscape of our lives has changed. I fear the physical effects the virus has had on my friends and loved ones, but I fear the psychological and emotional effects as well - perhaps even more.
There has to be a balance; I cannot imagine myself living in fear for the rest of my life...
Here's to daffodils and friendship! May they always bloom despite the circumstances...
Thank you ever so much, Debbie!
diane
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Oh, I was so afraid that I hurt your feelings. Whenever I get around anyone, I have to stay away from my grandchildren. It's no wonder I don't want to see anyone.
But, I let my sister-in-law come for extended visits because I love her. I visit outside with my best friend because I love her. I would never scream at someone to go away. Your friend is hurting. It's absolutely no reflection on you.
Comment from 4theloveoftrees
Excellent. This piece shows the other side of Covid-19 well, the fear to live. I, too, understand and take the necessary precautions, but this isn't going away any time soon and we need to live, and not live only in fear which is debilitating. Thank so much for sharing.
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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Excellent. This piece shows the other side of Covid-19 well, the fear to live. I, too, understand and take the necessary precautions, but this isn't going away any time soon and we need to live, and not live only in fear which is debilitating. Thank so much for sharing.
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Comment Written 07-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Hello 4theloveoftrees,
Thank you for stopping by and your thoughtful review.
diane
Comment from June Sargent
"There is nothing to fear, but fear itself." Franklin D Roosevelt suffered a debilitating stroke and did not let fear of death prevent him from living. We are going through critical times, but that is no excuse for rudeness. Or ignorance. I hope putting your feelings on paper has taken some of the edge off that slap in the face. Kudos to you for not being bitter. It's literally left at her doorstep.
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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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"There is nothing to fear, but fear itself." Franklin D Roosevelt suffered a debilitating stroke and did not let fear of death prevent him from living. We are going through critical times, but that is no excuse for rudeness. Or ignorance. I hope putting your feelings on paper has taken some of the edge off that slap in the face. Kudos to you for not being bitter. It's literally left at her doorstep.
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Comment Written 07-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Hello June!
Thank you for your excellent rating and thoughtful review.
No bitterness.
Next time = tulips, but I'll phone first ... :)
Thank you!
diane
