Hello again
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 11:51 am
Hello to all the old and new ex'ers. I can't remember the last time I was on here and even posted. I thought I would re-introduce myself with updates.
Last year was a wild ride! Since me and my wife are in the health field her a nurse at a hospital and me administrator at a long term care facilities, it has been rough. Thank God none of our residents died or had trouble if they got sick. Also, none of the employees that contracted the disease died.
I came down with it in December. I had it all, pneumonia, the inflammation response and the worst headache EVER! I had fever for a week straight and the day I went to the ER, they watched me for 12 hours and finally let me go home because I responded to treatment. I was really close to going into the hospital because of my waiting to get checked out. When I couldn't smell the coffee and had a fever with a monster headache then I knew it was time.
I still have affects of the disease. I continued to have shortness of breath, chest pain and the craziest of all was and is the brain fog. All is getting better even the brain fog but I have high blood pressure and take medication for it. Never had it before. I tell you, when the nurse took my pressure at the ER they all started moving with medication and other treatments. I don't know what it was but when they start to hustle you know it was dangerous.
My daughter was married right before the lockdown and any day now will deliver our first grand child. We are beyond excited. So here is the CoC part of this little re-introduction. Our daughter and SIL, have become catechumens in the Orthodox Church. My daughter is vocal and more willing to talk to people. She even explained things to her grandmother who is firmly planted in the NI-CoC and isn't moving. So, when the priest comes to the hospital or when the priest performs other rituals connected to the birth, one side of the family you can count them out. She told her she didn't even want an invite because she doesn't want to be around or participate in something like a blessing service or a baptism.
To all the me new to you folk, just know it can be done. We are so happy we left and hopefully influenced our children to decide for themselves. My son is also inquiring and attending where he lives in another state. So all you new people hang in there, it will get to a point where you are truly comfortable with your decision. Doesn't mean things are always pleasant and rosy but at least you will have the strength to get through it because you have and so have others.
Last year was a wild ride! Since me and my wife are in the health field her a nurse at a hospital and me administrator at a long term care facilities, it has been rough. Thank God none of our residents died or had trouble if they got sick. Also, none of the employees that contracted the disease died.
I came down with it in December. I had it all, pneumonia, the inflammation response and the worst headache EVER! I had fever for a week straight and the day I went to the ER, they watched me for 12 hours and finally let me go home because I responded to treatment. I was really close to going into the hospital because of my waiting to get checked out. When I couldn't smell the coffee and had a fever with a monster headache then I knew it was time.
I still have affects of the disease. I continued to have shortness of breath, chest pain and the craziest of all was and is the brain fog. All is getting better even the brain fog but I have high blood pressure and take medication for it. Never had it before. I tell you, when the nurse took my pressure at the ER they all started moving with medication and other treatments. I don't know what it was but when they start to hustle you know it was dangerous.
My daughter was married right before the lockdown and any day now will deliver our first grand child. We are beyond excited. So here is the CoC part of this little re-introduction. Our daughter and SIL, have become catechumens in the Orthodox Church. My daughter is vocal and more willing to talk to people. She even explained things to her grandmother who is firmly planted in the NI-CoC and isn't moving. So, when the priest comes to the hospital or when the priest performs other rituals connected to the birth, one side of the family you can count them out. She told her she didn't even want an invite because she doesn't want to be around or participate in something like a blessing service or a baptism.
To all the me new to you folk, just know it can be done. We are so happy we left and hopefully influenced our children to decide for themselves. My son is also inquiring and attending where he lives in another state. So all you new people hang in there, it will get to a point where you are truly comfortable with your decision. Doesn't mean things are always pleasant and rosy but at least you will have the strength to get through it because you have and so have others.
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