When Covid Hits Close To Home
By MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (82807)
United States
November 7, 2020 10:31am CST
It's been a nerve wracking week for me and I didn't say anything until now.
My daughter in law works for her church and since it's a big church they have a big congregation as well as staff.
This week both the pastor and his wife tested positive for Covid . Both have symptoms and are quarantined.
So everyone on staff etc had to have Covid tests. That included my daughter in law, my son and grandsons.
Thankfully my family all tested negative but other staff members are positive. One person is in the hospital on a ventilator.
It's easy to forget how quickly this virus spreads so it's just a gentle reminder to be vigilant.
Stay safe and well my friends
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@GardenGerty (160713)
• United States
7 Nov 20
Something that is helping me is to put a drop of lavender oil inside my mask. It even cleared up the one case of sniffles I had. There are many antibacterial and antiviral essential oils, if you do not like lavender.
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@rebelann (112875)
• El Paso, Texas
8 Nov 20
Oh yes, I always wear a mask when going out and about for something @Marilynda1225
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@Marilynda1225 (82807)
• United States
7 Nov 20
Just make sure to wear your mask, distance and try to get in and out quickly. I'm sure you'll be okay.
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@LadyDuck (471498)
• Switzerland
8 Nov 20
@Marilynda1225 We only go out very early in the morning for a quick grocery shopping, from 7 am to 9 am is for "seniors only", the stores are almost empty it's safe. I am pretty sure we will be alone for the holiday. I can understand how worried you were.
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@Marilynda1225 (82807)
• United States
8 Nov 20
@LadyDuck I'm pretty sad that we probably wont all be together for the holidays but it's a small sacrifice for everyone to stay safe and well
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@Marilynda1225 (82807)
• United States
7 Nov 20
I've become a hermit (almost) since all this started. I haven't seen some of my grandchildren since March and with the virus surging its debatable if we'll be together for the holidays.
I was a wreck all week worrying about my son and his family.
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@Marilynda1225 (82807)
• United States
7 Nov 20
I can imagine you were a wreck when your dad got it. I'm glad he recovered. I was a wreck all week worrying my family would have tested positive
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@xFiacre (13045)
• Ireland
7 Nov 20
@Marilynda1225 Worrying when it comes close to home. I got an email from my father’s care home today telling me that two members of staff are positive. Visits have been banned for months now but he’s on the ground floor so I can knock his window and wave in at him. Better than nothing.
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@Marilynda1225 (82807)
• United States
7 Nov 20
Looks like the surge is everywhere. I feel especially bad for people like your dad who can't have visitors. I'm sure he's happy that you can tap on the window and wave. Never in my lifetime did I ever think I'd experience a global pandemic. Hope your dad stays well
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@sh2ker (503)
• Bury, England
8 Nov 20
I completely agree it is a scary time. Especially the speed it spreads and not knowing how serious the affects will be till you get it. My partners grandparents got it. Her Grandmother had a slight cough her Grandfather was hospitalised and passed away in a couple of days. Though he had existing health conditions.
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@Marilynda1225 (82807)
• United States
8 Nov 20
That is so sad to hear about your partners grandparents
Never in my lifetime did I think I'd experience a global pandemic.
Stay safe and well
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@sh2ker (503)
• Bury, England
8 Nov 20
@Marilynda1225 Thank you, you too. I never thought I would live through times like this either.
@patgalca (18370)
• Orangeville, Ontario
7 Nov 20
I haven't been to church since July. I only went once when our church opened up again at 30% capacity. They are playing if very safe in our diocese of Toronto. My parish priest is particularly vigilant. We only have 4 staff and a lot of volunteers. My daughter volunteers at one mass to escort people to their assigned seats and sanitize the church after mass.
I wish all a speedy recovery.
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@patgalca (18370)
• Orangeville, Ontario
8 Nov 20
@Marilynda1225 Both my daughters work with the public and so far so good.
@Marilynda1225 (82807)
• United States
7 Nov 20
Our church also has limited capacity and has been taking all the precautions since they were allowed to reopen. Hope your daughter stays safe as well as the rest of you.
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@snowy22315 (180923)
• United States
7 Nov 20
It is great your family members tested negative. It is a good reminder to be vigilant.
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@snowy22315 (180923)
• United States
7 Nov 20
@Marilynda1225 Yes, it is gonna be a rough winter I am afraid.
@Marilynda1225 (82807)
• United States
7 Nov 20
It was nerve wracking waiting for the results. Gotta be even more careful now that the casrs are increasing
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
8 Nov 20
I do know the fear that comes with these tests and I am so ready for it to all be over.
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@Marilynda1225 (82807)
• United States
8 Nov 20
I hope and pray it ends soon too
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@Marilynda1225 (82807)
• United States
8 Nov 20
My son's church has in person but have limited to only a certain amount of people. They are seated far apart and everyone wears a mask.
I watch the service online as do many others.
With the surge happening again I'm sure church and other places will be closed
Having online and car park sermons is a great idea.
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@Marilynda1225 (82807)
• United States
8 Nov 20
Everyone should be as diligent as you
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Nov 20
@Marilynda1225 Well, I hugged my son's girlfriend. He better not find out about that!
@Marilynda1225 (82807)
• United States
7 Nov 20
We have to be more diligent as more and more cases are rising.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
8 Nov 20
@Marilynda1225
I am so glad that your family tested negative. You are right in what you said. I hope you stay safe too.
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@Marilynda1225 (82807)
• United States
8 Nov 20
Stay safe too
Looks like this is t going seay anytime soon
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
8 Nov 20
@Marilynda1225
That is what I am afraid of and you also stay safe and thanks.
@Marilynda1225 (82807)
• United States
7 Nov 20
We're getting more and more cases
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@Juliaacv (51027)
• Canada
7 Nov 20
It is a relief that you family members tested negative, thankfully.
I'm sorry that it has affected you so close to home.
None of us are immune to this, and we all need to be so careful, and always washing our hands, not touching our faces, and for most of us, telling those that we love, that we do love them as often as we can. 
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@Marilynda1225 (82807)
• United States
7 Nov 20
It was a nerve wracking week and I was so worried.
We all need to be extra careful especially with the rise in cases
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@Marilynda1225 (82807)
• United States
7 Nov 20
I'm also praying for recovery for the person on the ventilator.
@Marilynda1225 (82807)
• United States
7 Nov 20
I think it's going to get worse before it gets better
@Marilynda1225 (82807)
• United States
7 Nov 20
My son's church has been taking all the precautions . The church is sanitized frequently, no one can enter without a mask, etc and only a certain number of parishioners are able to attend services. They offer online viewing which really helps.
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