COVID-19 in the Family!

@DianneN (247186)
United States
January 1, 2021 4:20pm CST
I am a natural born worrier. No wonder my family keeps worrisome things from me, darn them! During a New Year’s Day phone call with my brother, he informed me that he and my sister-in-law both had Covid-19 sometime in May. My sister-in-law is a psychiatric nurse, caught it from a patient, brought it home, and gave it to my brother. We speak often and those stinkers didn’t want to worry me, so they kept it from me. Fortunately, they lost their sense of smell and had a sore throat for a couple of days, but were fine shortly after. I would have liked to have known, just so I’d have something to worry about. So glad they are fine.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
1 Jan 21
I am so glad they didn't have serious respiratory problems, from COVID! And because this happened in May, they are both doing fine at this time. My family doesn't like me to know things like this, I'm a chronic worrier, also.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Jan 21
Thank you! I'm glad, too. However, they sat through many lectures from me warning them how to protect themselves at work and being out and about. Afterall, they are Trump followers.They must have had some good belly laughs!!! It's funny how little by little I am being told about the things that were kept from me years ago. Some mind blowing. I still like to know about worrisome things. I'm sure you understand, being a chronic worrier, too.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Jan 21
@kobesbuddy Me, too! My husband has been entrusted with secrets and he kept them so well from me. At least I know he can keep a secret for years and years. Hmmmmmm...........
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
1 Jan 21
@DianneN I get my feeling hurt, almost like they're saying 'it's none of my business!'
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
1 Jan 21
Well, the main thing is they are both ok now.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Jan 21
So true. I had no idea and could clobber them for keeping it from me, especially with all our safety talk. They must have been laughing their heads off.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
1 Jan 21
@DianneN Like I said, glad they are ok.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Jan 21
@CarolDM You are so practical and matter of fact. Come live with me.
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@kaylachan (70132)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Jan 21
Well, they don't want to spread fear and have you concerned over nothing, because their symptoms were not even close to life-threatening. At least they eventually told you when the crisis was adverted.
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@kaylachan (70132)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Jan 21
You can do everything right, follow every precaution and still get sick. @DianneN
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Jan 21
That they did. And to think of all the lecturing I gave them about following safety precautions.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Jan 21
@kaylachan I'm not so sure about that. I've been doing everything right and have been fine. Knock on wood.
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@Shiva49 (26696)
• Singapore
2 Jan 21
Some would not like to share such thinking it would worry others like your brother did. Happy they both had only a couple of days of discomfort before getting back to normal. This virus can create havoc on some leaving long lasting issues too.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
2 Jan 21
Thank you! My brother knows how much I worry. I’m so relieved they are fine and it’s behind them. Yes, the virus can leave many long lasting issues which is worrisome.
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@NJChicaa (119698)
• United States
1 Jan 21
I'm so happy they are fine!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Jan 21
Me, too, the sneaks!
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@arunima25 (87818)
• Bangalore, India
2 Jan 21
I was worried when I read the topic. Glad that it's a thing of past. And they are well nowThey had a a valid reason to keep it as a secret and save you from worries.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
3 Jan 21
Thanks so much! I was shocked when he told me, but so relieved all is okay.
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@arunima25 (87818)
• Bangalore, India
9 Jan 21
@DianneN I hope they are doing good with no prolonged effects
@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
2 Jan 21
Well l think it’s for your own good that you didn’t worry too much about it as they seem to have recovered okay from it. I guess had you have know it you might have gone berserk and panic about them unnecessarily.
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@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
3 Jan 21
@DianneN Haha no need to worry now that you know the truth. Just be thankful they still informed you after they recovered from it. My wife did that too not to inform me about the bills so that l can focus on healing myself than worrying about the hospital bill. I just knew about it when l was being discharged.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
2 Jan 21
You are right! I would have gone berserk. You know me so well!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
3 Jan 21
@rsa101 You must have had a huge bill!
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@vandana7 (100314)
• India
2 Jan 21
I can imagine you throwing away dishes and spoons in/with which they ate. Just in case the blessed virus is still around. If you did not worry that much, you do not qualify as born worrier.
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@vandana7 (100314)
• India
2 Jan 21
@DianneN Would you be interested in opening a class for that? You never know, you could earn loads of monies with contrarian attitude.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
3 Jan 21
@vandana7 I have nothing to be contrary about. I'm retired, so no thanks. . Besides, we are very wealthy and don't need a penny.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
2 Jan 21
If they lived with me, they'd be banned to their rooms, but fortunately, they have their own home and live 45 minutes away. I am a natural born worrier when I do learn of things to worry about. In this case, I learned after the fact, so can worry about other things like what to make for dinner.
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@rebelann (112885)
• El Paso, Texas
1 Jan 21
OMG, you remind me of my mom. She always worried about something and would make up things to worry about if there weren't any real issues with family. I generally only worry if there's a real reason.
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@rebelann (112885)
• El Paso, Texas
1 Jan 21
Well, that would make mom a real worrier, she always found something to worry about @DianneN family or not.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Jan 21
I do have my limits @rebelann
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Jan 21
I only worry IF there is a reason, especially if it comes to my beloved family.
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@moffittjc (121621)
• Gainesville, Florida
4 Jan 21
They are little stinkers from keeping it from you, but they were probably right to do so knowing how much you would have worried about them. I'm just glad to hear that they are alright. I remember during my own Covid experience how much I started to worry when I list my sense of taste and smell. That's when it finally hit me that the virus was real and dangerous.
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@moffittjc (121621)
• Gainesville, Florida
6 Jan 21
@DianneN I still have lingering effects. Sometimes breathing is difficult, like I have an elephant sitting on my chest. I also noticed recently some small sores on the bottom of my feet. My doctor says they are Covid sores, and have been seen in many patients with the virus. But overall, I seem to be doing well; I feel good and seem to be pretty healthy.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
4 Jan 21
Thanks for your kind words. They know me so well. I remember how ill you were and was so happy you recovered. I was truly worried about you. You were the first person I actually knew who came down with it. Thank goodness you pulled through!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Jan 21
@moffittjc Wow! I’m sorry you are still facing those breathing issues. I have heard about those, but not about the Covid sores. At least you are doing well and feeling good. Hopefully, as time passes, you will feel much better. Right now, there are still so many unknowns about this rotten virus.
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@JudyEv (340482)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Jan 21
That is such good news that they are doing okay now. My niece seems to have had it back about the same time but has been left with cardiac problems. She lives in England.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
5 Jan 21
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@JudyEv (340482)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Jan 21
@DianneN COVID certainly isn't JUST a bad cold.
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• Banks, Oregon
1 Jan 21
Sadly I know of a few family members whom passed of covid, my immediate family have all been safe from it but a Great Uncle and a few distant cousins sadly passed of it :'(
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Jan 21
I'm so terribly sorry to hear that. It hurts no matter the age. I'm glad your immediate family is well. Keep safe.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Jan 21
@chrissbergstrom As well she should! I said the same thing to my doctor, too, but they took every precaution possible.
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• Banks, Oregon
1 Jan 21
@DianneN yes I definitely worry about my grandma but she hasn't had to go out in this at all but she has a doctor's appointment next month as her at home care cancelled so now she has to go in order to get her prescriptions it's crazy grandma said she is going to give them hell for making her go in during this mess
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@thelme55 (77137)
• Germany
1 Jan 21
I am glad they are fine now. They didn´t want you to worry a lot that is why they kept it to themselves. I would want to know too if I were in your place.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Jan 21
Thanks, Thelma. We spent a lot of time talking on the phone, and I went into my spiel about staying safe. Then he told me the news. I was still shocked. I've been telling them how to keep safe all this time and they never said a word. . Yes. I like to know what is going on in the family.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
2 Jan 21
@thelme55 I agree. To us, family is everything. I also feel the same about my closest and dearest friends. They are like family, too.
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@thelme55 (77137)
• Germany
2 Jan 21
@DianneN You are a good sister. I also want to know what´s going on with my siblings and their families. Family ties are very important to us, isn´t it?
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@Giannna (1040)
• Novi Sad, Serbia
3 Jan 21
wish them all the best
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
3 Jan 21
Thanks so much.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
3 Jan 21
@Giannna Yes, they are absolutely fine. Thanks!
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@Giannna (1040)
• Novi Sad, Serbia
3 Jan 21
@DianneN they will be ok
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
3 Jan 21
Well I'm glad they were fine and didn't have more serious symptoms. But what if you had went over to visit them and didn't know ? It's not something they should have kept from you.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
3 Jan 21
@DianneN I haven't gone anywhere that much either. I do go to my sister's every now n then if I need to get away & i do go bowling once a week still but wear mask the whole time unless i'm eating or drinking something there.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
3 Jan 21
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
3 Jan 21
I'm glad, too. Hubs and I haven't visited anyone during the pandemic, except our son avite or phone call.nd his girlfriend's mother. We stayed outdoors with masks and socially distanced. Of course, we neven drop by without an invite.
@wolfgirl569 (106607)
• Marion, Ohio
2 Jan 21
That was kind of them. Glad they are ok.
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@wolfgirl569 (106607)
• Marion, Ohio
2 Jan 21
@DianneN That is true. But you would have used it making sure they were doing good
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
2 Jan 21
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
2 Jan 21
Thanks. If they had let me know sooner, I could have saved my breath warning them to be careful.
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@TheHorse (219080)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Jan 21
I'm glad they're OK as well.
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@TheHorse (219080)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jan 21
@DianneN I tend not to be a worrier. Or maybe I'm just pretending. But I AM an optimist.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
3 Jan 21
@TheHorse My husband doesn't worry. He gets concerned. I am still an optimist, even though I worry.
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
2 Jan 21
Thank you! We are as well.
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@Janet357 (75646)
3 Jan 21
Glad they are both okay now. he looks like Robert De Niro.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
3 Jan 21
Thanks! I was shocked when I found out. Ya think so? He looks like my brother to me.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
4 Jan 21
@Janet357 Lol! No, I have another brother, the youngest of us all.
@Janet357 (75646)
4 Jan 21
@DianneN yes. he just need a mole. he has a resemblance Is he your only sibling?
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• Rupert, Idaho
4 Jan 21
Well that is good to hear that they are okay....it is frustrating when people keep things from us - even if they do it for a good reason.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
5 Jan 21
Yes, I truly wish I knew. All these months I was giving them advice about staying safe.
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• Rupert, Idaho
5 Jan 21
@DianneN Well that stinks that they didn't tell you....but at least they are okay!
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@florelway (23286)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
3 Jan 21
Good thing is they recovered.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
3 Jan 21
I agree. They were so lucky!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
4 Jan 21
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@florelway (23286)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
4 Jan 21
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