It’s with nervous anticipation and excitement that we are be embracing the opening of Phase 3 in our province.
As a couple with no family or relatives in town and also working together in the same office, we do enjoy a social lunch or brief outing on occasion in the mundane routine of day-to-day life. When COVID-19 hit, though, our life drastically changed. With social restrictions in place, we hunkered down at home 24/7 but also had some of our precious family with us for a couple of months.
With two grandkids in the mix, 4 ½ yrs and 1 ½ yrs, there was no lack of action and excitement around the house. No longer with us now, our house is eerily quiet and I find myself sort of lost in my own world with lots to do, although lacking the ambition to do it.
I’m really looking forward to getting out socially, even if it’s just for a quick lunch in a hopefully sterile environment or even some chit-chat with acquaintances through a plexi-glass haze.
And of utmost priority in the openings, I finally will be able to have my ‘do’ redone, with hopefully a pedicure sometime in the very near future.
With the size of gatherings extended, too, I am really looking forward to getting together with relatives and friends to catch-up on the last three months, even if it’s around a campfire at the lake.
But the biggest encouragement is the possibility of seeing my aged folks eyeball to eyeball rather than through a metal fence, and really visiting with them rather than just a quick hi and bye. My heart has broken for seniors confined to their small spaces in homes during this time with no options of having family come-by or the ability to leave the establishment even for an outing. I know it has been for their own well-being and safety, but instances where there has been neglect and abuse make one really anxious to visually see what’s really going on presently in senior homes.
Personally, I am thankful that the residence where my parents reside offers exceptional care, as well as the personnel that are very caring and compassionate and interact with my folks like they are their own.
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.
