I haven’t had it in me to write a blog post these past few days, but I’m going to give it a go. On Christmas Day, my mother-in-law, Saint Helen, was taken to an Amarillo hospital where she tested positive for COVID. Her eldest daughter and son-in-law also tested positive.
Due to the overwhelming number of COVID patients there were no rooms, so the three stayed in the emergency room. When a room on the COVID floor did open up it was given to my sister-in-law who had developed the crystals that indicate COVID pneumonia in both lungs.
Saint Helen did well enough that she was released to her middle daughter after a couple of days. Unfortunately COVID wasn’t ready to let her go and she was readmitted a few days ago. Currently, she is in the Intensive Care Unit. She had two really rough days, but maybe turned a corner last night. Middle daughter says they are cautiously optimistic.
My sister-in-law, “Almost Saint Lyn,” is one of my favorite people in the entire world. She remains in the ICU (I believe, I forgot to ask this morning) and also has had some really tough days, and likely still more to come, but we are hopeful she has turned a corner. I’ve texted with her a time or two and she feels good enough to be bored.
Her husband was able to go home yesterday, and according to Almost Saint Lyn’s daughter, who is taking care of him, he’s cranky, so that’s a good sign.
Now, Saint Helen’s middle daughter, Angie, has shouldered most of the responsibility for keeping the rest of us informed. Angie has been the constant solid contact since Christmas, caring for the sick, suiting up and going onto the COVID floor for the once daily 30 minute visits with her mom and the others. She’s had help from Almost Saint Lyn’s daughter and also from Saint Helen’s youngest daughter, but Angie is the one who has born the brunt of the crisis.
Please keep our loved ones in your prayers or send good vibes or whatever you can spare. I know we aren’t the only ones in this situation. The number of new infections is staggering.
So I’m officially granting Angie sainthood. She has earned it. It doesn’t pay well, but we are so grateful to her. Studly Doright and I have felt so helpless being in Florida, so far away from family, but Saint Angie has been our rock.
I joke to keep from crying, you know. Still, Saint Angie has a nice ring to it.
Peace, people.
Praying for Eyebrowz 
My darling, I’, an atheist but I am praying for your love ones xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Thank you! Good vibes work, too.
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They do. xxxx
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So sorry to hear this, Leslie. Praying for you and your family. Peggy
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Thank you!
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I am so sorry to hear this, Leslie. Many hopes for fast and complete recovery for all.
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Thank you so much. It’s been a scary time.
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So sorry to hear all this. It’s pretty dire up here too, they’re locking us down again. The kids are really suffering, but so far, we managed to not get sick. Sending positive and healthy vibes. Stay well.
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Thank you! Hoping you can all stay healthy!
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Leslie, I will be thinking positive thoughts for your family. Covid is everywhere- vaccinated or not are positive. Please take care as best you and Studly can.
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Thank you! We kind of feel like we can breathe for the first time since they all became sick.
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Sending all the healing vibes for them. This stuff….when does it all end?! Angie has performed her three miracles; she is hereby granted sainthood. Hang in there.
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Thank you! And yes, she’s working on miracle #4.
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Oh, my goodness. Prayers for Mama, sister in law, husband. The caretaker roll is exhausting, especially when multiple family members are sick. No wonder your mind hasn’t been on your loyal fans. Hugs, from a distance.
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Thank you! I haven’t slept much. Always worried about a call in the middle of the nights. Hugs right back.
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It must be dreadful when this virus settles in beloved family members. We’re a long way from being out of these particular woods, I think.
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I just read that a new variant has popped up. 😢
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Viruses are very adept at mutating, we are slow to catch up with them.
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We sure are.
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Oh no! I’m so sorry your family is ill. Hugs and prayers sent your way. ❤️
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How dreadful. We wish all your family well.
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Thank you!
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*crosses everything*
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Thank you!
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Vaccines? I’m afraid I don’t understand ….
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My understanding is that they’d been vaccinated but hadn’t gotten their booster shots. They live in Texas where a great many people think the virus is a hoax and/or that masks are ridiculous. The number of breakthrough COVID cases there is staggering.
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It’s anything but a hoax. Hope they all get over it…
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Thank you. Every day brings hope.
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I am praying for you and your family
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Thank you so much!
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Crossing everything Lolsy crossed plus one thing she can’t.
Joking to cope here, too…hope they’re all better soon.
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Made me laugh! Thank you.
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Oh, Leslie, I am so sorry to hear this news. I will keep your dear ones in my thoughts and send wishes for strength and health to them. You and Studly take care of yourselves, too. This is one nasty virus.
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Thank you so much!
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Very sorry to hear this, Leslie. 😦 Fingers crossed for a happy ending for everyone.
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Thank you so much.
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