enelram
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Good for you.I had a very intense discussion with my SIL this morning about her upcoming cruise. I told her I needed her to not see my parents for at least 14 days after she returns. That means my brother, who is not going on the cruise but who will be exposed to her afterwards, also cannot see them for that period. I also said I’m not wild about my brother potentially being exposed, either, but there’s nothing I can do about that.
She still believes it’s like the flu and the risk is low. But if my parents get it, they are done for, given their ages and pre-existing conditions. She agreed to stay away from them. But it was not a happy discussion. I feel bad about that, but part of my job is to protect my parents.
My ex FIL was talked into taking a trip from Ct. to Fl. during regular flu season , FIL caught the flu on the trip, needed to be hospitalized, got pneumonia and died. 80's, reasonably good health. So it does happen.
As of last night we have 2 cases now in South Carolina, the one mentioned above and an elderly woman in Kershaw County, which is a county next door to mine. I work in a large church office and no one I know, except DH, is concerned about this virus. Our local Walmart is fully stocked (as of yesterday morning anyway). I've been stocking up on stuff all week long - nonperishable foods, frozen entrees and veggies, cat food, OTC meds, toilet paper (currently have about 100 rolls, lol), and even diapers and formula for my special needs grandbaby. DH got out the Foodsaver and vacuum sealed 10 one pound packs of ground beef to add to what's already in the freezer. I'm still worried it's not enough.
Every one I talk to thinks I'm over-reacting. In fact, I asked one of the pastors and a deacon if they've considered not doing the hand-shake greeting during welcome time on Sunday morning. The deacon laughed and said, "only the crazies are worried about that!" And this man is a late 70s diabetic, a prime candidate for the virus! Unbelievable.
Maybe this case in Kershaw County will wake some people up! It's only a matter of time before it crosses that county line and, boom, it's right here amongst us (if not already)!!
this is the time for you to start protecting yourself and your own family.
"You can't Fix Stupid"