[Fuusmchat] Hello out there

[Sandra Bush]

Hello Dear Friends at FUUSM,
      It has been so long since I've been with you in person.  This is a
great way to keep in touch.
I'm sorry that the world must go through this challenging time, and hope
with all my heart that ultimately, something good will come from it all.
I've had to be a "germaphobe" for many years, taking all the precautions
others are urged to take now.  Those precautions have worked.
I've had health problems, but no colds or flu. ( Add protection to your
nose, too, such as Listerine or hand sanitizer. Keep sanitizing wipes in
your car door, too.)
     We talked to relatives in England on Sunday.  Two of the elderly men
feel that they have recently had the Corona virus.  They were very ill but
recovered after in home treatment.  Like the US, they don't have enough
tests.
They have stopped visiting in hospitals and nursing homes and have set up a
system for younger people to do the shopping  for the elderly  so that they
need not leave their homes.  Such a great idea!
     Husband, John, who will be 90 yrs in Dec., insists on grocery shopping
at least once a week and is hoping that they won't close his golf course!
I'm using this cloistered time to work on my novel and put out messages of
inspiration on Facebook.
     I've really enjoyed *The Emigrant Novels,* by Vihelm Moberg, the saga
of a Swedish Emigrant family settling in Minnesota  in the 1800's, and *The
Trees, *first book in a trilogy by Conrad Richter  about early PA/ OH
settlers.  These classics would be inspiring reading for any Americans who,
at present are challenged to be strong and brave.
     I'll see you on the other side of this "bug".  Let's not give it any
more power over our thinking than it deserves!
 Love and blessings,  Sandy B.



On Mon, Mar 23, 2020 at 3:00 PM Martha McGovern via fuusmchat <
fuusmchat at fuusm.org> wrote:

> Ralph, your post makes me realize how fortunate your son is that you and
> Maureen provide a "home base" as he navigates the ups and downs that life
> presents us.
> And it also made me reflect on my own life and how grateful I am for the
> stable home my parents provided that served as both a springboard and a
> sanctuary -- after the initial "launch," rarely actually used but often
> recognized as a possible "if necessary" resource and thus steadying my
> resolve.
> My youngest brother is having a similar experience with his sons --
> expressing thankfulness both that the family home is a base and that
> circumstances provide extra time to be together.
>
> Martha
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Ralph Olander via fuusmchat" <fuusmchat at fuusm.org>
> Sent: Monday, March 23, 2020 11:23 AM
> To: <fuusmchat at fuusm.org>
> Cc: "Ralph Olander" <rolander at suddenlink.net>
> Subject: [Fuusmchat] Hello out there
>
> > Just wanted to welcome those who replied to my invite to subscribe and
> to
> > remind those who already are subscribed (some overlap there it was) that
> > they are by actually posting something.
> >
> > The Olander household is plugging along okay As many know, my son, Eric,
> > has been here for a couple of months as he transitions from a deadend
> job
> > that wouldn’t cover his rent in Pittsburgh to a spring return to
> Madison.
> > His old place of employment has laid off everyone so he would have been
> in
> > trying circumstances with the coronavirus shutdowns. So we’re fortunate
> to
> > have him here. He’s a big help around the house too!
> >
> > Feel free to share
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Ralph
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