discuspaul
04-27-2020, 11:58 AM
COVID-19 - My thoughts and message to you re: this horrific pandemic !
Just thought I'd speak out about my feelings to all of you, but mainly to the many wonderful american SD member friends, colleagues, and acquaintances I've have the pleasure to meet on this forum and get to know over the past 10 years:
First, as an outsider Canadian having followed the developments of this deadly virus in the U.S.A., the most unbearable assault on the health of humanity that we've ever seen in our lifetimes, has been most disheartening to me.
As some of you may know, I lived in L.A. for several years, and travelled & vacationed extensively throughout the U. S. for many years, becoming quite familiar with California, Florida, New York, & Washington States, among others, and in the process of doing so, I've come to dearly love the U.S. and Americans .
On this forum, I've come to know and have many pleasant, interesting, and informative mutual posts over the years with the likes of, to name just a few, - Al, Pat, Steve, Keith, Brian, Joe, Liz, Larry, Barb, Kenny, Willie, Julian, Miranda, April, Martha, Ricardo, Josie, Daniel, Ryan, John, Filip, Patty, Ralph, Matt, Rick, and so many others I've missed mentioning through lack of recall &/or for the sake of being briefer - for those of you I've missed, please forgive me.
My message for all of you is simply this:
- My fervent wish is that none of you have been infected thus far, and that you're somehow avoiding cabin fever &/or depression by following the stay at home guidelines, and physical distancing as and when you leave home for any essential reason;
- If you've had the misfortune of somehow being infected, I wish you a speedy recovery whether you're dealing with, or have dealt with, the sickness at home, or in hospital;
- I also offer my heartfelt condolences to any one of you who might have experienced the anguish of having lost a loved one to the pandemic;
- In those States that have begun, or will soon begin, a gradual economic re-opening, may it proceed as smoothly as is possible, and that you maintain your good health and that of your families throughout. If you've unfortunately lost your job, my hope is that you can return to work soon so that you can continue to maintain yourselves and your families in good stead as you did before the COVID invasion!
In a bit lighter vein closer to home, we in British Columbia have been blessed with the good fortune of having a well-organized governmental body and health system with savvy medical professionals at the helm, who have acted quickly and wisely to keep this terrible virus manageable, and the number of unfortunate infection cases, and some resulting mortalities, as low as possible - just as, in one example among many in the U.S., your Governor Cuomo has taken charge of in your extremely populous NY state - his actions are impressive with their effectiveness to this point ! This world and your great country needs more like him in my view.
My dear spouse Linda has been exceptionally wonderful braving the grocery shopping expeditions thus far, and just recently, I was thrilled with her giving me what turned out to be a truly professional haircut! A small highlight for me in this highly stressful environment.
May you all have the good fortune of staying safe and healthy !
Best regards,
Paul
Just thought I'd speak out about my feelings to all of you, but mainly to the many wonderful american SD member friends, colleagues, and acquaintances I've have the pleasure to meet on this forum and get to know over the past 10 years:
First, as an outsider Canadian having followed the developments of this deadly virus in the U.S.A., the most unbearable assault on the health of humanity that we've ever seen in our lifetimes, has been most disheartening to me.
As some of you may know, I lived in L.A. for several years, and travelled & vacationed extensively throughout the U. S. for many years, becoming quite familiar with California, Florida, New York, & Washington States, among others, and in the process of doing so, I've come to dearly love the U.S. and Americans .
On this forum, I've come to know and have many pleasant, interesting, and informative mutual posts over the years with the likes of, to name just a few, - Al, Pat, Steve, Keith, Brian, Joe, Liz, Larry, Barb, Kenny, Willie, Julian, Miranda, April, Martha, Ricardo, Josie, Daniel, Ryan, John, Filip, Patty, Ralph, Matt, Rick, and so many others I've missed mentioning through lack of recall &/or for the sake of being briefer - for those of you I've missed, please forgive me.
My message for all of you is simply this:
- My fervent wish is that none of you have been infected thus far, and that you're somehow avoiding cabin fever &/or depression by following the stay at home guidelines, and physical distancing as and when you leave home for any essential reason;
- If you've had the misfortune of somehow being infected, I wish you a speedy recovery whether you're dealing with, or have dealt with, the sickness at home, or in hospital;
- I also offer my heartfelt condolences to any one of you who might have experienced the anguish of having lost a loved one to the pandemic;
- In those States that have begun, or will soon begin, a gradual economic re-opening, may it proceed as smoothly as is possible, and that you maintain your good health and that of your families throughout. If you've unfortunately lost your job, my hope is that you can return to work soon so that you can continue to maintain yourselves and your families in good stead as you did before the COVID invasion!
In a bit lighter vein closer to home, we in British Columbia have been blessed with the good fortune of having a well-organized governmental body and health system with savvy medical professionals at the helm, who have acted quickly and wisely to keep this terrible virus manageable, and the number of unfortunate infection cases, and some resulting mortalities, as low as possible - just as, in one example among many in the U.S., your Governor Cuomo has taken charge of in your extremely populous NY state - his actions are impressive with their effectiveness to this point ! This world and your great country needs more like him in my view.
My dear spouse Linda has been exceptionally wonderful braving the grocery shopping expeditions thus far, and just recently, I was thrilled with her giving me what turned out to be a truly professional haircut! A small highlight for me in this highly stressful environment.
May you all have the good fortune of staying safe and healthy !
Best regards,
Paul