It could be worse

@JudyEv (363583)

Rockingham, Australia

September 26, 2021 8:21am CST

I need to give a bit of backstory here before getting to the point. Our younger son is a jazz musician who has lived in Ireland since the last 1990s. He hasn’t had a gig or any other work for 18 months. Last weekend, he had three weddings over the two days. He was due to start a job teaching music in several schools as well as lecturing at a university for a semester. So things were looking up for him. We face-time regularly and often play a game together on our computers. We didn’t expect a call this week because of his workload but he did ring tonight. He felt unwell before starting his classes on Tuesday, was tested for COVID and was found to be positive. Thankfully, he had been vaccinated and he assures us he is on the mend. However, positive thoughts, prayers and crossed fingers would be very much appreciated. What a rotten thing this pandemic is. Photo of our two sons in more carefree days. The younger one is on the right with his brother next to him.

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@marlina (154115)

• Canada

26 Sep 21

Positive thoughts, and crossed fingers for your son here!

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@marlina (154115)

• Canada

26 Sep 21

@cacay1 You are right!

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@marlina (154115)

• Canada

26 Sep 21

@cacay1 , I am not about to remove my mask in public

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@JudyEv (363583)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 21

Thanks very much. Thank heavens he's been vaccinated. There are people dying at home in Melbourne who are only testing positive after an autopsy.

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@FayeHazel (40231)

• United States

26 Sep 21

Wow to make a living as a musician is quite the accomplishment. Prayer sent.

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@JudyEv (363583)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 21

It wasn't much of a living but he enjoyed his work. Grateful for the prayers.

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@FayeHazel (40231)

• United States

28 Sep 21

@JudyEv That's what really counts. Enjoying what you do. So welcome. How's he doing?

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@JudyEv (363583)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Sep 21

@FayeHazel He rang last night and said he's back to 90%. And his wife tested negative so we're all breathing sighs of relief. Thanks for asking.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (38471)

• Toccoa, Georgia

27 Sep 21

Oh goodness, I pray he will get well soon.

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@JudyEv (363583)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 21

Thank you. It was a bit of a shock.

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@xFiacre (14397)

• Ireland

26 Sep 21

@judyev isn’t that just the way of it! Hope he recovers quickly - most folk do. Wedding musicians are going to be exhausted with all the catching up they are having to do.

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@xFiacre (14397)

• Ireland

27 Sep 21

@JudyEv Dreadful situation.

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@JudyEv (363583)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Sep 21

@xFiacre True but she has tested negative so, once D has done his ten days isolation, they can move on again. Must be so stressful for them both.

@TheHorse (230889)

• Walnut Creek, California

27 Sep 21

I hope he recovers quickly.

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Sep 21

Happy memories of your sons. Hoping for a quick recovery for your son.

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@JudyEv (363583)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 21

Thank you. At least he has been vaccinated so we're hoping for a full recovery.

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

27 Sep 21

@JudyEv Sounds good.

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@GardenGerty (165918)

• United States

26 Sep 21

He probably got exposed at one of the weddings. If it is like here, they will cover for him and he can resume his job once healed. I am sorry that this happened though.

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@JudyEv (363583)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 21

The weddings were in the north with not a mask in sight so that's probably right. He won't lose his jobs but it's just so unfortunate.

@Juliaacv (54912)

• Canada

26 Sep 21

I will send positive thoughts, prayers and cross my fingers for his quick recovery. It is a nasty virus. Your boys were such cute little guys.

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@JudyEv (363583)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 21

He is so far away and you wonder how much he is keeping from us but he sounded quite positive and well when he rang. Thanks for the good wishes.

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@RasmaSandra (89369)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

27 Sep 21

That is a wonderful photo. So sorry to hear this, I will put him in my prayers and hopefully being vaccinated he will soon be well again,

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@JudyEv (363583)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 21

Thank you. He says he is on the mend so I very much hope that is the case.

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@Marilynda1225 (86349)

• United States

26 Sep 21

I hope he recovers quickly. This pandemic is really kicking us on the butt (even for those vaccinated) Cute picture

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@JudyEv (363583)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 21

It was just the worse news but, of course, could have been worse.

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@sol_cee (38274)

• Philippines

27 Sep 21

Oh geez. What vaccine did he have?

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@JudyEv (363583)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 21

I don't know. I was too stunned to ask.

@JamesHxstatic (29411)

• Eugene, Oregon

27 Sep 21

Well, what scary news that would be for any parent! I do hope he has a light case and recovers quickly.

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@JudyEv (363583)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 21

He said he has had worse flus so I hope that's the case. It's not what you want to hear, that's for sure. Thanks for the good wishes.

@Shiva49 (27538)

• Singapore

26 Sep 21

My thoughts and prayers for his quick recovery. A relief that he is vaccinated and hence the symptoms should be mild and recovery faster. This pandemic is becoming endemic.

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@JudyEv (363583)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 21

Thanks for your prayers. And yes, it is a very good thing that he has been vaccinated. He says he is over the worst so I hope and pray he is right.

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@Ronrybs (20984)

• London, England

26 Sep 21

Hope he gets over it quickly. All the same, a bit of a worrying time

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@JudyEv (363583)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 21

He is so far away. It seems unfair when they've hardly left their house since COVID hit.

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@rebelann (114760)

• El Paso, Texas

27 Sep 21

I pray he will not have severe symptoms and that he's back to being healthy in records short order.

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@rebelann (114760)

• El Paso, Texas

27 Sep 21

I'm sending them my hugs ... ok, I'm sending those through you.

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@JudyEv (363583)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 21

@rebelann Thanks very much. It's nice to be able share here and have the good vibes (and hugs) coming back.

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@JudyEv (363583)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 21

Thanks. It's just sad as they have taken huge precautions all the way because his wife has severe anxiety issues.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (44174)

• United States

26 Sep 21

Oh my, I'm sure sorry to hear that. Hopefully being vaccinated and at a younger age, he'll recover soon. I'll certainly pray for him. Such a cute photo. I hope this horrid virus won't interrupt his work too much.

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@JudyEv (363583)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 21

He is isolating for ten days then getting tested again. Thank heavens he was vaccinated. And thanks for the prayers.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (318791)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

27 Sep 21

I'm glad he's getting work again. I'm sorry he tested positive for COVID. I'm glad he's on the mend.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (318791)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

28 Sep 21

@JudyEv I'm glad she did.

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@JudyEv (363583)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Sep 21

His wife has just tested negative too so that's a huge relief as she has huge anxiety issues.

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@Hannihar (130204)

• Israel

27 Sep 21

@JudyEv I am glad things are looking up for him now and that it sounds like he will be very busy. i am so sorry what happened to him just when he was going to start working again. I am so glad he is on the mend and that is a shame that he is vaccinated and now getting the virus. Thank you for the picture of his earlier times when he was a kid with no worries that he has now. I bet it must be frustrated for you and Vince what happened to your son just when he is getting on his feet again.

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@JudyEv (363583)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Sep 21

Sometimes the things that happen seem quite unfair but it's good that he is on the mend and still has work to return to.

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@JudyEv (363583)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Oct 21

@Hannihar Thanks

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@Hannihar (130204)

• Israel

29 Sep 21

@JudyEv I am glad that he is on the mend.

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@nela13 (59082)

• Portugal

26 Sep 21

I hope he recovers soon as he is vaccinated his symptoms should be mild ones. Fingers crossed and prayers to him.

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@JudyEv (363583)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 21

He said he has had worse colds so I hope he recovers fully and doesn't have any after-effects.

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@JudyEv (363583)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Sep 21

@nela13 Last night, he said he was feeling very much better so that was good to hear. Thanks for your concern.

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@nela13 (59082)

• Portugal

27 Sep 21

@JudyEv I will keep him in my prayers. He will surely recover and will be well soon.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

27 Sep 21

that is tough news - good thing he was vaccinated - best thoughts and hopes sent to Ireland!

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@JudyEv (363583)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Sep 21

Thanks. He said he is nearly back to normal so that was really good to hear.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

28 Sep 21

@JudyEv that is good to hear!!!!! It is a horrible disease. i hope, we are winding down (2 years later)

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