So we have been home isolated since Feb. No church, no vacation, no friends over, no shopping and rare grocery delivery/pick up. We went to a wedding but stayed outside and left after it began because the church was too crowded. It was so nice to get dressed up and see our friends and sad to leave.
So out of the blue I got a jury summons. Really 2020? The only place I have been close to people was at the dentist. So fillings and jury duty - just a great year.
The Ozarks are in deep virus now. Death is has come in October. Some children are in quarantine, and in a town of less than 500 it is scary. But we have had a lot of practice at our farm. But so many refuse to wear a mask and think this will blow over. But our tiny hospital about an hour away is full. With kids home, parents home and people in denial the virus is ramped up here. Even the Missouri governor has the virus now.
We personally know 3 people who have/had the virus and tested positive. One is now dead. The rest are back to normal life? This week we found out 2 more have the virus. And these are friends that tell us they have the virus. Many folks keep quiet and do not say anything about having the virus. They just stay offline for 14 days and then act as though life is fine. One family has a young grandson tested positive at school and is staying at home with his grandmother who has breathing problems.
People are being exposed and lives are changing whether we deny it or not.
Our local mortuary used to have maybe 5 funerals a month. Now they have 5 week. Most of the deceased are being cremated with no ceremony. The ages of the people are 80s and 50s. Let that sink in.
So I will be taking my mask and going to a storm shelter and performing my civic duty. I will be in a huge room with the most people I have been around since before February. This year is full of surprises.
