One week in Self Isolation

[Pam-51]

After one week in self isolation my husband and I are coming to terms with everything this entails. We live in a rural village so it is possible to get out for a walk everyday. My mobility is much improved after knee replacement 12 months ago and can manage 4000 steps now, was in a wheelchair. Fortunately the weather has been kind enabling us to spend time outside in the garden as well.

When we are out walking we cross the road if someone approaches. Everyone understands what we are doing and we exchange greetings. Before this crisis such pleasantries would not have happened, one sign of an increase in a coming together of people in a very difficult situation.

The heartbreak is not being able to see our son , daughter-in-law and granddaughter who is 14 months old. They live nearby and we normally care for the little one one day a week. FaceTime is the highlight of our day watching her toddling around and chattering away. The thought of not seeing her for weeks is so awful as I will receive my letter from the nhs this week to stay home for 12 weeks minimum.

My thoughts are with those in the same situation who live alone. We should all think about friends and relatives in such a situation and call them for a chat. It has been great this last week chatting on the phone with friends and family.

Best wishes to everyone. Keep safe.

Pam X

[Eiram50]

It’s a long journey ahead for all of us Pam.

I can’t imagine how difficult it must be not being able to see your loved ones.

Wishing you all the very best and thank you, for your kind sentiments.

Take care

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She's lucky to have some loved ones about.

[Ruth12345]

Good to read you are able to get out for walks daily.

We are in same position. Used to seeing my son and family with 3 & 6 year old grandchildren who live 3 hour drive away every 4 to 5 weeks. Was to be this weekend. Also my daughter and family 4 to 5 times a week who has 5months & 2 year old girls. Husband is a teacher. I miss the cuddles and watching the swimming lessons etc however agree completely about the joy of seeing them on the screen. 2year old tells me every time she has a wee on the potty and we high 5 via the fone. Thank God for technoligy.

Yes i agree and feel for those on their own.

Keep welk. X

[Mmrr]

It's hard, my wee grandson was 2 yesterday, we had a virtual on line party, sang happy birthday and so on. But looking at 3 months , or more without seeing him is quite heartbreaking.

We will get through it though and at least the weather is improving, small mercy.

[Pippy25]

Glad to hear you can get out, fresh air an exercise is so important and it sounds like where you are people are respectful. We are all having to make changes in the way we live our lives and routines and things we take for granted are now having to be thought through or rearranged. It's a small price to pay for ensuring we and others get through this. I just wished all people would take heed though. Take care and keep well x

[rab1874]

These are alien times for us but it needs to be done,I’m only out taking dog out for a walk but keeping my self to myself ,we’ll get through this together xxx

[medway-lady]

A great post I'm the same but no knee operation and granddaughter 4 months old. Life goes on and I miss the family so much. My son is still working and that is a great worry but they are all super fit and young. No choice for him and so its now FaceTime and hope. My house has never been so clean and we've set up a gym in the Man Cave must as must try to stay active as best we can.

We're so lucky in having a garden to mooch about in I can inly feel great concern for people in flats with children for what could be an increasingly difficult time. We also live very near a very large nature reserve and have access to a vast marshland which is privately owned and completely empty so will go for a walk every couple of days too. Except for the sheep and lambs, bullocks, horses , the odd badger and lots of birds and so it makes a lovely break with a flask of tea.