Time to Get Going
“David…David…time to get up…time to get going.” Those were the words my dad would say if I didn’t get up on time. He didn’t need to shout; the sound of his steady voice was enough to get my attention at the early hour. I can still hear his footsteps tromping down the hall to my …
I’m Tired
I texted my youngest daughter to see how she was doing a few days after she had tested positive for COVID: “How’s my ‘COVID daughter’ doing?” I teased. “Tired,” she responded, “I’m ready to get my energy back.” A lack of vitality is relatively foreign to me. Dialing it down has been more of a …
Emotional Effects of COVID
“You tested positive for COVID-19; I’m sure you’re not surprised,” the health-care worker gently told me as she handed me the test results. I had registered a temperature the night before, preceded by a cough and respiratory irritation. “Maybe it’s just my yearly sinus infection,” I told Lori. I was wrong. Getting into my car …