Still Hanging On

AJ, AZ   High 103  Low 77

I really have no desire to blog but a part of me wants to document a little bit of what life is like in isolation during a coronavirus pandemic.

We pretty much went into isolation the beginning of March and it is now May 1. The only time we leave home is to go pick up our groceries or a prescription. Occasionally Jim gets take out food when I just can't stand the thought of cooking one more meal but that's not often.

Took this picture of the full moon when I was walking around the park.

 

We did brave the outside world last Tuesday when we went to senior shopping hour at Frys (Kroger). We really needed to get paper towels and toilet paper since we had not bought any since February. I'm hoping we won't have to have that experience again for another couple of months. We got there about 5:35 (senior shopping is 6-7 a.m.) and got in line. There were about 20 folks in front of us and at least that many or more behind us when the doors opened. I did have to ask the woman behind me to back off because she was standing directly behind me and did not have a mask on. She acted like I had insulted her but I figure that's her problem.

We were successful. We got toilet paper, paper towels, kleenex and wipes. Wow. But I can guarantee by 7 a.m., there wasn't much left for anybody else. We also picked up chicken breasts and pork chops to put in the freezer.

We had to go to Costco on Wednesday to pick up Skittlez's prescription. I figured we'd go about 3 p.m. and hope that things weren't too crazy. Worked out really well. There was no line to get in and I would say probably 60% of the people were actually wearing masks. (At Fry's maybe 20% wore masks.) Not too many people in the store but it's still hard to maintain social distance. I did not get anything except the medicine and because there was no one besides me at the pharmacy, I was in and out in about 5 minutes. That works for me. 

Our home still feels really empty without Rocky grumbling all the time. We miss him so much. I think it's especially hard since we don't have other things to focus on.

Why use the bed when all she needs is a foot rest.

 

Some days are tough. We are so grateful that all of our family members are safe and still employed. My heart grieves for all those families who have lost loved ones to this stupid virus. I cry easily when I hear of the wonderful things people have done for others. The world is full of so many good people trying to make life better for others.

I do not understand why people will not wear masks. Yes they are hot and uncomfortable but if my wearing one will save even one life who am I to complain. But people refuse to think beyond the fact that "I am fine. I'm sure I don't have the virus so I don't need to protect anyone." My prayers are for them that they remain safe and  all those they come into contact with. 

Jim and I are still in love even though I think I'm getting on his nerves a little bit. He is the most patient man alive. 

In other news - we are under a heat wave that doesn't seem to have an end. Our temperatures are setting new records and are three digits. That means 100 and above. It's been like that for the last week and we don't see a break in the near future.  

Please stay home, wear a mask and wash your hands. 

We have had a couple of beautiful sunsets.