Covid19

I was ask my my pastor to write about when I was exposed to Bovid 19. This is what I sent her

When I was first approached about telling my story the obvious question came to mind. Where do I start? If you aren't living under a rock, which might be the safest place to be, you know what covid-19 is.  On the news, you see endless statistics of how many have it and how many have died from it.

 

I was exposed to it while staying at a nurse and rehab center recovering from a stroke.

I remember leading up to the test that something was going on. I don't remember exactly why but the vibe was different and the staff was acting weird.

 

Then one day we were told we were being tested for covid.  It was after the test that I learned one of the staff had tested positive.

 

I was on edge and praying while I awaited the results. Three days later I got the news I didn't want to hear. I tested positive.  The first thought that went through my head was " I am going to die here."

 

I remember That I swallowed constantly to see if it hurt and constantly took a deep breath to see if it hurt.  I was afraid to fall asleep because I thought I might wake up with worse symptoms.

 

Also after the test results, I became more isolated than I already was.  I and my roommate were not allowed to leave the room. Therapy became bed exercises,  We weren't allowed to shower.  Every four days we got sponge baths in the bathroom.

 

It had extended my already long stay to another week, which felt like forever.  Then one day I was sitting on the bed staring outside when I heard my name. When I responded the nurse said the words I was waiting to hear for so long," You're going home tomorrow."  I was so happy that I called every loved one whose phone number I had. I even called the church and my work.  I wanted to climb on the roof and shout it out.

 

The next day while waiting to be picked up I must have gone through my stuff at least five times to make sure I had everything.  I couldn't get out of there fast enough.  Before I left the staff wanted to take a picture with me holding a banner with my name on it, which ended up being the wrong name.

 

Once I got home I was in quarantine for ten days. But it didn't matter because I was home and safe from covid. This is why I am here to tell my story unless I am typing this grom beyond the grave, which I'm not.  Like a fairytale, this has a happy ending.

 

On a side note looking back I had mild symptoms that I didn't know about.  Fatigue,  I woke up then fell asleep. I thought I was just bored.  I also lost my sense of taste and smell which I thought was because my sinuses were clogged because we were allowed to have nasal spray, not even saline solution.

 

One more thing.  No wait, that is all. Oh, wait, God is good.

 

 

 

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Holy cow! This is excellent writing! I really felt immersed in your story. I am completely removed from everything you describe so I'm very curious about how everyone else lives in these covid times. This tells the story with the ingenuous approach of a kid, almost breathless in your honest unedited intensity. I have to say, something about that stroke changed your writing by lightyears for the better. I'm really stunned at how much more intense & specific & pertinent your writing is, that I've just read, compared to how I remember reading you a year or two ago! Maybe we should all have a stroke & clear out some cobwebs! *wink! wink!* Fondly, Margie

[Coyote Poetry]

The coronavirus days. Won't be missed. Hello my friend. My poor daughter who is a nurse. Had the virus twice. I took care of her. I can't wait for a normal boring days. Hello from Michigan my friend.
Coyote

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

My freind got it two cause she works in health care. She got mild sympyons too. Covid will not be missed.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree my friend. Next week in Michigan. All children are back in school. Scare the hell out of me. 40 children in the classrooms. I worry for the teachers.

[poetgurl]

My Grandma past away from Covid, before she passed away she said she had lost all sense of smell and taste. Sorry you went through this.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

I am so sorry fpr your loss. And thank you for reading my story,