What's New?
By MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (79937)
United States
January 6, 2022 9:05am CST
Happy Thursday Everyone! looks like snow is headed our way and we should wake up tomorrow morning seeing white stuff on the ground. So far the forecast is for between 2 inches and 4 inches but who knows what we'll wind up with. Shouldn't be too much trouble unless those totals go way up.
We might see the sun today peeking out from behind those gray clouds but it's still hovering around the freezing mark.
Let's see what I have to talk about today.....
Well, my grandson tested positive for Covid. He just celebrated his 17th birthday on Tuesday and yesterday he tested positive. It was really a surprise when I got the news. He works at the local nursing/assisted living home and has to be tested before any shift. All this time he's always tested negative (even through all of 2020). Yesterday he wasn't so lucky. Now he's quarantining and so is the rest of his family. He'll be doing his school work online and his dad, mom and sister won't be going to work. Naturally they won't be visiting here any time soon either.
This is the third family of mine that Covid has hit. First it was my daughter in law back in November and she was extremely ill. Then my middle daughter tested positive right before Christmas and couldn't join the family for the holidays. Now this (my oldest daughters family).
All I'm doing is hoping and praying that not only are my family members okay but also everyone else. This virus seems to be spreading faster and faster.
That's my news for today.....
Any good news for you today?
17 people like this
18 responses
@RebeccasFarm (86838)
• United States
6 Jan 22
I am sorry to read this news Marilyn
It seems to be running rampant that is for sure.
I believe my nephew and his girlfriend both have it, they have been off work for a week now.
The testing places cant keep up.
I pray health on your family.
It seems to be running rampant that is for sure.
I believe my nephew and his girlfriend both have it, they have been off work for a week now.
The testing places cant keep up.
I pray health on your family.3 people like this
@Marilynda1225 (79937)
• United States
6 Jan 22
It's seems to be spreading so fast these days my head is spinning. I keep seeing on the news that there aren't even any tests available.
Thank you for your prayers my friend
1 person likes this
@RebeccasFarm (86838)
• United States
7 Jan 22
@Marilynda1225 Let us know how they are..same here no tests or appts available..my nephew is working with covid..he literally has to or will be homeless out on the street
1 person likes this
@Marilynda1225 (79937)
• United States
7 Jan 22
@RebeccasFarm that's sad your nephew has to work while having covid but I'm sure there's lots of people who are in the same boat as he is. Never in my life did I ever think we'd be dealing with a plague such as this.
1 person likes this
@LadyDuck (458867)
• Switzerland
7 Jan 22
@Marilynda1225 - I hope he is not very sick and can resume his normal activities in a few days.
2 people like this
@Marilynda1225 (79937)
• United States
6 Jan 22
Yes he's been vaccinated and has to test before every shift. So far he's feeling okay and I'm hoping it's just a few days and he'll be able to get back to school and life.
2 people like this
@Marilynda1225 (79937)
• United States
6 Jan 22
He told me he just feels a bit tired but he burns the candle at both ends so who knows if it's covid related or just plain teenage tired.
1 person likes this
@Marilynda1225 (79937)
• United States
6 Jan 22
So far he's feeling okay which is good. Praying that he doesn't start to get really sick nor anyone else in the household.
I figured you'd be loving your snow 
1 person likes this
@just4him (306854)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Jan 22
@Marilynda1225 I'm glad he's feeling okay.
Oh, I am! 
@Marilynda1225 (79937)
• United States
7 Jan 22
I'm sure he'll be fine but it's still scary to get that positive test result
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (326098)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jan 22
@Marilynda1225 The worry is that it affects everybody differently. Some get really sick and others not at all.
@Marilynda1225 (79937)
• United States
6 Jan 22
I'm sure he will be too but it's still a bit worrisome
1 person likes this
@Nevena83 (65280)
• Serbia
6 Jan 22
@Marilynda1225 Yes, I understand your concern.
1 person likes this
@Marilynda1225 (79937)
• United States
6 Jan 22
So far he's feeling okay but he's staying in his room trying to keep everyone else safe.
1 person likes this
@Marilynda1225 (79937)
• United States
6 Jan 22
Listening to the news can make you want to scream.
1 person likes this
@Shavkat (137221)
• Philippines
7 Jan 22
@Marilynda1225 You said it right. That's why I just walked away if seeing some news on TV.
1 person likes this
@kobesbuddy (74713)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Jan 22
We got four inches of snow, instead of 6 ! lol
1 person likes this
@Marilynda1225 (79937)
• United States
6 Jan 22
Less is always better in my book 
1 person likes this
@kobesbuddy (74713)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Jan 22
@Marilynda1225 Usually we're buried almost to the windows, by now!
1 person likes this
@Marilynda1225 (79937)
• United States
6 Jan 22
Makes my head spin how fast this spreads
1 person likes this
@BarBaraPrz (45568)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
6 Jan 22
The snowflakes were dancing here earlier this morning but they've stopped their performance. Nobody's asking for an encore. The sun's come out but it is cold (-3°C) so I'm staying in.
Sorry about your grandson and his family. Maybe it'll only be as bad as a regular cold. (Funny how we don't hear anyone saying they have a cold or the flu.)
@RasmaSandra (73679)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 Jan 22
Sorry about your grandson and I hope he recovers soon, Nothing new here just continuing with my writing online and hoping for better days in the new year,
@1creekgirl (40604)
• United States
6 Jan 22
I am so sorry to hear your grandson has Covid. Our son has it and is extremely fatigued. Waiting for his teenaged son to be tested. I'll pray for your family.
@oahuwriter (26778)
• United States
7 Jan 22
Omicron, is very much easier to catch. Being just over my covid attack, still don't know which one, 10 days of isolation done Tuesday. Glad family almost done with covid. Many locally praying to Saint Giles for protection from coronavirus & it's variants. Holy Christ protect us and help us all, amen. Thank you, Holy Christ.
