It could be worse
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340551)
Rockingham, Australia
September 26, 2021 8:21am CST
I need to give a bit of backstory here before getting to the point. Our younger son is a jazz musician who has lived in Ireland since the last 1990s. He hasn’t had a gig or any other work for 18 months. Last weekend, he had three weddings over the two days. He was due to start a job teaching music in several schools as well as lecturing at a university for a semester. So things were looking up for him.
We face-time regularly and often play a game together on our computers. We didn’t expect a call this week because of his workload but he did ring tonight. He felt unwell before starting his classes on Tuesday, was tested for COVID and was found to be positive. Thankfully, he had been vaccinated and he assures us he is on the mend.
However, positive thoughts, prayers and crossed fingers would be very much appreciated. What a rotten thing this pandemic is.
Photo of our two sons in more carefree days. The younger one is on the right with his brother next to him.
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@RebeccasFarm (89990)
• Arvada, Colorado
26 Sep 21
I will keep your son in my prayers Judy of course.
This is never good news, though I am thinking he is a strong man and will mend up fine.
So sorry to hear this.
Yes I know he is in Ireland.
There there now Judy.
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@JudyEv (340551)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Sep 21
Thanks. He said he has had colds that were more debilitating but it's still very worrying.
@RebeccasFarm (89990)
• Arvada, Colorado
27 Sep 21
@JudyEv Now this is great news Judy!!
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
26 Sep 21
Wow to make a living as a musician is quite the accomplishment. Prayer sent.
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@JudyEv (340551)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Sep 21
@FayeHazel He rang last night and said he's back to 90%. And his wife tested negative so we're all breathing sighs of relief. Thanks for asking.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
28 Sep 21
@JudyEv That's what really counts. Enjoying what you do. So welcome. How's he doing?
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@GardenGerty (160721)
• United States
26 Sep 21
He probably got exposed at one of the weddings. If it is like here, they will cover for him and he can resume his job once healed. I am sorry that this happened though.
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@JudyEv (340551)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Sep 21
The weddings were in the north with not a mask in sight so that's probably right. He won't lose his jobs but it's just so unfortunate.
@LeaPea2417 (37357)
• Toccoa, Georgia
27 Sep 21
Oh goodness, I pray he will get well soon.
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@RasmaSandra (80052)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Sep 21
That is a wonderful photo. So sorry to hear this, I will put him in my prayers and hopefully being vaccinated he will soon be well again,
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
27 Sep 21
Well, what scary news that would be for any parent! I do hope he has a light case and recovers quickly.
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@JudyEv (340551)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Sep 21
He said he has had worse flus so I hope that's the case. It's not what you want to hear, that's for sure. Thanks for the good wishes.
@wolfgirl569 (106685)
• Marion, Ohio
26 Sep 21
They were cute kids. Happy to hear that he did get vaccinated. Hope he is tested negative again very soon.
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@1creekgirl (41466)
• United States
26 Sep 21
Oh my, I'm sure sorry to hear that. Hopefully being vaccinated and at a younger age, he'll recover soon. I'll certainly pray for him.
Such a cute photo. I hope this horrid virus won't interrupt his work too much.
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@Marilynda1225 (82840)
• United States
26 Sep 21
I hope he recovers quickly. This pandemic is really kicking us on the butt (even for those vaccinated)
Cute picture
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
27 Sep 21
@JudyEv
I am glad things are looking up for him now and that it sounds like he will be very busy. i am so sorry what happened to him just when he was going to start working again. I am so glad he is on the mend and that is a shame that he is vaccinated and now getting the virus. Thank you for the picture of his earlier times when he was a kid with no worries that he has now. I bet it must be frustrated for you and Vince what happened to your son just when he is getting on his feet again.
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