We called the children, “Just in case, our wills and life insurance policies are in the top drawer of the desk. Just in case, we left our medical directives on the kitchen table. Just in case, we love you so much. Thank you for being our family. “
His results came in at ten o’clock. “You have Covid-19. Isolate, hydrate and if you have trouble breathing call 911.” And so our journey began. My sick husband moved into the spare bedroom, and I took on all the family responsibilities, terrified and lonely for the man who lay fifty feet away.
We called the children, “Just in case, our wills and life insurance policies are in the top drawer of the desk. Just in case, we left our medical directives on the kitchen table. Just in case, we love you so much. Thank you for being our family. “
Krystyna
23/4/2021 04:15:41 pm
How frightening and challenging, Peggy. A scene playing out in so many families. Is this your personal experience?
Peggy Gerber
23/4/2021 04:22:59 pm
Yes it is. And despite all my precautions, I also contracted covid.
Krystyna
23/4/2021 04:29:35 pm
Sorry to read this, Peggy. I hope you are both on the mend.
Mary Wallace
23/4/2021 04:46:31 pm
What a scary situation Peggy.
Pamela Kennedy
23/4/2021 05:44:13 pm
I hope you fully regained your health....your story was nicely done.
Jennifer Duncan
23/4/2021 09:37:40 pm
A terrible scenario playing out for so many people. Hope you and your husband get better soon. Even people being careful have gotten sick. Well written.
David
24/4/2021 01:12:22 am
So true about the way life is today
Sue Clayton
24/4/2021 02:49:45 am
The phrase "just in case" was never more relevant in a Covid world . Best wishes to you and your husband for continued good health, Peggy.
Padmini Krishnan
24/4/2021 03:17:33 am
Hope you get better soon, Peggy. Best wishes.
Peggy Gerber
24/4/2021 09:08:40 pm
Thanks so much for that lovely comment. My husband and I are much better. Now we just complain about our normal age related aches and pains.
Peggy Gerber
24/4/2021 03:47:34 pm
Thank you so much for all your comments and good wishes.
Susan F. Reid
30/4/2021 02:47:17 pm
Peggy, Comments are closed.
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