As the next year approaches, we all wonder how it will go and probably cant believe that we are still restricted by that pesky virus. Those things that we never gave a thought to now have to be thought about carefully? It puts a whole new spin on taking things for granted? Wendy and I have restricted ourselves to doing as little as possible that might put us in a vulnerable position. Like everyone there are places we would like to visit, people we would like to see but we want to take as little risk as we can. Better to still be here to enjoy those pleasures when we are able. Apart from the seriousness of Covid, who wants to be ill, it’s bad enough having a cold or the flu! The mental toll it takes on all of us cannot be calculated. Our brains are hard wired to seek other human company, it makes us happy (yes there are exceptions) People by nature are gregarious and interaction with others is inseparable from who we are. For those who live on their own, loneliness is the enemy, how much more difficult has the last few years been for those who are by themselves? I overhear conversations of people discussing the best way forward and the general consensus seems to be, less restrictions and use your common sense. I don’t disagree but unfortunately we don’t all have common sense and a virus has no respect for however careful we all are!
You must decide what is best for you and yours, subject to any guidelines or rules. Our leaders are conflicted and it seems have shrugged their collective shoulders and resolved to take no responsibility for the current strain. What we find odd is that all the news is on the Omicron variant when he Delta variant is still rampant and far more dangerous? I have no idea of the inner workings of our government or health service and how they cope with this pandemic, I can only observe and my own opinion is that we have been guided by committee and as always that has caused as many problems as it has tried to solve?
I hope your next year is a god one. We must acknowledge that it is not all doom and gloom, good things are happening, for instance next year we hope to welcome our first and probably only grandchild to our family. A good friends son is getting married. I am sure similar events will take place in your families and friends, cherish them.
Stay well
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