Dose of reality...

[DitchPanda]

So I was at work a few days ago in a typical Friday. Nothing much going on there just a regular day at the office in my estimation. At the end of each shift we do a shift exchange with the oncoming crew to discuss plant issues that need resolving and any process changes that had been made and for what reason. Well anyway we all take turns saying what we did that day and when we got to a co-worker of mine... a guy I've known for years... he was visibly upset and on edge for some reason. We are doing these meetings over speaker phone due to health concerns and while he was talking somebody from the night crew said something. He instantly stopped what he was talking about, told them to go F themselves and walked out. Whoa...that caught everybody offguard. So the next day im complaining about being stuck at work on such a nice day as we all do sometimes I'm sure. This coworker of mine walks in and apologizes to us saying that it won't ever happen again. Of  course we all tell him it's ok and move on. He waits until the other guys are gone, turns to me and tells me that he's just stressed because a very close family friend of his just tested positive for covid. She is 62 and her husband had been in a nursing home for his health issues and she found out the day before he came home that she had it. Here I was complaining about having a job when so many people don't while also having my health at least for now which is also not the case for many of us. Including some members here. I guess I'm saying be grateful for what we have everyday and don't focus on the things that could be better. Focus on enjoying the reality as much as you can..even things like still being able to go to work and provide for your self and family.

[Spankey]

I’m in an essential job also. I know where you are coming from. Take it one day at a time. Make a conscious effort to manage your stress. There are things you can control in life and there are things you can not. My wife gets to work from home. I’m glad about that. My two daughters are able to do the same thing. I’m glad they are not going into the city. There is nothing good about this CV-19 stuff. I’m at risk it a bit higher because I have to commute and not be housed up like you. But I’m better off having to work. I’d be past my stir crazy point at home by now not being free to do what I want to. Better day are ahead. We have a close friend who is in his last days. NOT because of CV. He’s been in bad shape for awhile. Him passing during this is not a good thing. He deserves a better send off. Won’t be able to gather for it. But everything will work out in time. You stay safe and keep it together. 

[FishinBuck07]

I was having those same thoughts last week at work, stressed out, couldn't seem to shake the stress.  Then Thursday the president of our company told us they were going to cut back on employees and some hours of employees.  I was one of the safe ones as I am shipping and receiving for the company, I have been one of two people in the office for going on five weeks now.  That opened my eyes to looking at things in a different view, we are all stressed right now, we just have to be patient with each other.  Everyone is going to have times where they are not themselves, everyone is going to hit that wall where they feel like they can't deal with this any longer, I had that day last week, lucky for me my direct Supervisor is patient and laid back, he talked to me and got me calmed down.  Just treat others as you want to be treated, I was told that as a child all the time, but now more than ever it is time to take this approach with people!  

[A-Jay]

Long, Long, Long before the current and latest 'pandemic',

folks have been coping with the multiple and mighty challenges associated living with a spouse or close family member with serious and sometimes fatal/terminal health concerns as well as joblessness. 

The toll & stress is immeasurable on all involved.

But the human spirit to survive is strong.

The will to preserve is a powerful force.

I've seen it first hand on many occasions;

never ceases to amaze me.

Doesn't mean it's not hard, just that it's possible for those willing to endure.

We never know how strong we are, until being strong is the only choice we have. 

Every family needs at least one.

Be The Rock. 

 

A-Jay

 

 

[gim]

My Grandpa told me years ago before he died from a battle with cancer: "If you don't have your health, you don't have much."

 

I've thought about that a lot lately.  Every day I wake up and have my health.

[DomQ]

I hope things work out for your buddies friend, cant imagine this happening to a close family member or a close friend. Praying it gets resolved soon.

[mcipinkie]

Keep in mind that the great majority of people, even people of advanced age and with health problems' recover from Wu Flu.  It's not fatal that often.

 

Here in Missouri, our fatality rate from detected cases was under 1% the last "reliable" numbers I saw.

 

A very good chance your friend will recover.

 

 

 

[Hower08]

The above info is true. Although the numbers seem high it has like a 97%survival rate, higher than that of the flu. 

[Oregon Native]

Wish you all the best.....had to take a couple chemo pills last night that instructions said "wash hands after"....hmmmm what am i putting in body!!!!  Well....something to give me a few more days,weeks or months....thank full for family and sooo much more....may our good Lord give you all strength and a peace.  I've gone from other more active routines to baking cookies to keep some weight on!!!  Crazy

[SuperDuty]

As human beings, we have emotions and we don’t always appreciate what is truly important. We’re critical, we expect life to always be a certain way, and often times, think people should always know better. If you’ve got a family to go home to, consider yourself a lucky man. At the end of the day, having a loving family is all the really matters in this life.