I had another post in mind for today then I received a phone call Don's 90+ year old Aunt Ruth died. Followed by a FaceBook message a friend lost his 7-year battle with cancer. Followed by another post, a friend's mother died. Followed by a friend saying a mutual friend had to lay-off her staff. Followed by another friend saying she had lay-off her staff of 40.
Friends, we are only a week into social distancing. The governor is likely to announce mass quarantines today for all but healthcare workers and grocery store employees (but who can get to the grocery stores other than healthcare workers?).
I am following the rules (I will always be a rule follower), but I question the toll this is taking on all of us. Emotionally. Physically. Mentally. Financially. Will we emerge stronger? Can we emerge stronger? How long will it take to emerge stronger?
The prediction for this disease is we'll return to "normal" for a bit, then wave two will hit. Followed by waves three and four. Might take 18 months until a vaccine is approved. Meanwhile the disease keeps mutating, has already mutated twice in the past few months. Can a cure be found? Can scientists keep on top of it?
Only time will tell.
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