Take This Seriously Folks

[bob47]

I'm sharing an email from somebody I worked with. This thing is real.

"Last Friday my sister called me to tell me that she had Coronavirus. The following day, my bother-in-law exhibited symptoms and on Sunday, my nephew did as well. They live in Michigan in Ypsilanti Township, between Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor. They did not know how they contracted it but perhaps it was on a trip to Costco, and, once one was infected, the others followed. Their doctor told my sister and BIL to go to emergency on Sunday. They did chest x-rays and put them both on an IV. They ended up admitting my sister, who had viral pneumonia, and put her on oxygen which helped her breathing tremendously. They sent my BIL home. My sister was making some progress, but my brother-in-law’s symptoms got rapidly worse and he went back to ER on Tuesday night. Another part of the story is that he had been treated for prostate cancer with an experimental drug and had to be catheterized and developed a UTI, so when he got sick, he already had a low grade fever from that. So he was admitted and went directly to ICU where he was put on a ventilator. His condition deteriorated and his ventilator was on max level by Thursday, with the doctor saying it was touch and go. Friday afternoon we were told he had gone into renal failure and was dying. I looked it up, and in Italy there have been numerous studies of Coronavirus patients whose kidneys were attacked in a large percentage of cases.

He passed away at 1:17 am last night. By this time my nephew was also hospitalized. They allowed my sister and nephew to sit with him after they had removed the ventilator, and my niece and her family called in on facetime and they all had 3 hours of prayer and the opportunity to tell him what a difference he had made in their lives. I don’t know if he was conscious by this time or not, but at least they were present.

Needless to say we are devastated. The virus attacked so fast. Xxxx was a great guy, he and my sister had been married 38 years and leave two children and 5 grandchildren with one more on the way. The grandkids were his pride and joy, he loved playing piggy back and hide and seek, and there was always laughter in the house when they were around. I am praying that my sister Xxxxxx and nephew Xxxxxx are able to battle this and come home. My nephew is young, my sister is 69. While she was improving, the doctor told her that her stay at the hospital was not going to be days, but weeks, because sometimes the virus seems to be under control and then it flares up again, so they don’t want to send anyone home too soon.

I hear in Florida folks may not be taking this as seriously as in other places. It may help if you relate this story."

[NotGolfer]

I'm sharing an email from somebody I worked with. This thing is real.

"Last Friday my sister called me to tell me that she had Coronavirus. The following day, my bother-in-law exhibited symptoms and on Sunday, my nephew did as well. They live in Michigan in Ypsilanti Township, between Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor. They did not know how they contracted it but perhaps it was on a trip to Costco, and, once one was infected, the others followed. Their doctor told my sister and BIL to go to emergency on Sunday. They did chest x-rays and put them both on an IV. They ended up admitting my sister, who had viral pneumonia, and put her on oxygen which helped her breathing tremendously. They sent my BIL home. My sister was making some progress, but my brother-in-law’s symptoms got rapidly worse and he went back to ER on Tuesday night. Another part of the story is that he had been treated for prostate cancer with an experimental drug and had to be catheterized and developed a UTI, so when he got sick, he already had a low grade fever from that. So he was admitted and went directly to ICU where he was put on a ventilator. His condition deteriorated and his ventilator was on max level by Thursday, with the doctor saying it was touch and go. Friday afternoon we were told he had gone into renal failure and was dying. I looked it up, and in Italy there have been numerous studies of Coronavirus patients whose kidneys were attacked in a large percentage of cases.

He passed away at 1:17 am last night. By this time my nephew was also hospitalized. They allowed my sister and nephew to sit with him after they had removed the ventilator, and my niece and her family called in on facetime and they all had 3 hours of prayer and the opportunity to tell him what a difference he had made in their lives. I don’t know if he was conscious by this time or not, but at least they were present.

Needless to say we are devastated. The virus attacked so fast. Xxxx was a great guy, he and my sister had been married 38 years and leave two children and 5 grandchildren with one more on the way. The grandkids were his pride and joy, he loved playing piggy back and hide and seek, and there was always laughter in the house when they were around. I am praying that my sister Xxxxxx and nephew Xxxxxx are able to battle this and come home. My nephew is young, my sister is 69. While she was improving, the doctor told her that her stay at the hospital was not going to be days, but weeks, because sometimes the virus seems to be under control and then it flares up again, so they don’t want to send anyone home too soon.

I hear in Florida folks may not be taking this as seriously as in other places. It may help if you relate this story."

I'm so very sorry for your loss. I have a FB friend who lives in MI with a young son who has health issues and they're terrified. The son gets regular infusions at a hospital but they cancelled the app't because they felt that going there would be too risky. So they're hibernating. SOME folks here in FL aren't taking it seriously but many are. Thank you for sharing....it might help others in decision making.

[Sabrina&Bill]

Thank You for sharing! Hoping it gets people’s attention.

[Challenger]

Thank You for sharing! Hoping it gets people’s attention.

Especially our Governor who won't extend his closure to Churches

[skarra]

Especially our Governor who won't extend his closure to Churches

I hope those contemplating going to church will think about those outside of church that they will harm when they pass the virus onto them.

Technology makes it so easy nowdays to conduct these meetings virtually. This is the time to adopt some of those methods.

[JimJohnson]

We will all wonder how many COSTCO trips would have been postponed if this virus was taken serious in January, February and early March. We should never have been told it would be gone in a few weeks. For the better part of my life I used to take advice from my public officials, now, not so much.

[jnieman]

So sorry to hear this. Your story is very compelling that this could happen to any of us. Thanks for sharing. Prayers for you and your family.

[towgo]

I went to Sams yesterday. (4/4). maybe 20% had masks. Either they are stupid or don't care about other people. very distubing.

[oneclickplus]

You people with hindsight know where your brains and eyes are located.

That's reusable. I'm going to have to borrow that line.

[jacksonbrown]

"I will never understand why when we are in a time of national crisis folks want to politicize every action and recommendation made by our elected leaders. "

Thank you for reminding the poster that this forum IS NOT fakeb-ook.

[Singerlady]

Sometimes we’re smarter than we think.....if we think we’re overdoing git...we’re right on....staying home.

[Mimi0808]

I am so sorry for your family's situation and loss. I just shared your post, hope you don't mind. Have a lot of friends and family here in Florida who are not taking this situation seriously and are going around their lives as if nothing is happening. People do not want to take care of themselves and by doing so they are not taking care of others. Praying for you and yours.

[davem4616]

This is not a drill

ya wash ya hands, you stay at home and you dramatically increase your chances of not getting the virus

I don't see this going away all to soon....we'll be doing this well into the fall and perhaps beyond until there is a vaccine

there is no cure presently, only prevention

if you insist on going to driveway parties, playing golf, etc. that's your right...but make it easy on your loved ones...pick out the funeral home you wonna use

[Rosebud1949]

I am so sorry for your loss, and I know what that kind of loss does to a family, having lost my daughter.(not to the virus). At least some family were with him. I cannot think what it must be like for families who cannot be with their loved ones in their finals hours. WAKE UP FLORIDA and those who think the rules dont apply to them. Lake, Sumter and Marion Counties have a combined total of cases one quarter less than of that of Orange County alone. We must be doing something right LETS ALL DO IT TOGETHER. united we stand divided we fall.....

[Chatbrat]

The daughter of the Villager who passed away, is positive her mother contacted Covid,here--she said, her mother had not traveled recently

[ANT1075]

yes LET'S ALL DO IT TOGETHER... and also think about the small things. I walk Moyer Loop a lot and have been noticing cigarette buts littering the road and sidewalks. Along with it looking terrible those butts may have the virus on them and can endanger those of us who walk and folks who are responsible for cleaning. Please keep your butts and throw away responsibly.

[DeanFL]

Going to neighborhood walmart soon (running out of veggies/protein etc) And will wear a mask for the first time - will be SUPER careful and aware of all surroundings re others, touching, etc. Will be interesting to see if others follow the 'rules'.

[eschiavo]

My sympathy to you and family. A horrendous and heart braking ordeal. Thank you for posting and hoping more people take this evil virus more seriously. My prayers and thought are with all..God Bless

[Twiganne]

The effect of the virus is not kidney failure. The kidney failure actually occurs because the body is not getting enough oxygen and organs fail because of it. You are right it is affecting a lot of people who have kidney failure. So it is associated with the virus because the virus effects the lungs and the lungs are unable to get enough oxygen to the organs. Doesn’t really matter now does it. I am so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man.

[emjzurawski91@gmail.com]

You talk about 20% of the people not wearing masks! Where can we get them??

[bob47]

Thanks for the many thoughtful responses. If this post has helped anybody better understand what this COVID-19 is all about, my friend will be pleased.

[Linnberg]

I am so sorry for your loss, and I know what that kind of loss does to a family, having lost my daughter.(not to the virus). At least some family were with him. I cannot think what it must be like for families who cannot be with their loved ones in their finals hours. WAKE UP FLORIDA and those who think the rules dont apply to them. Lake, Sumter and Marion Counties have a combined total of cases one quarter less than of that of Orange County alone. We must be doing something right LETS ALL DO IT TOGETHER. united we stand divided we fall.....

I'm sorry but what you say is not true regarding our count. We have NOT been tested except for a few who were able to get appointments at the Polo Grounds. The actual tests for people in The Villages is well under 2000. We have no idea how many may be walking around with it, waiting to show up or worse being asymptomatic. Until a large portion of Villagers are tested, we are all living under false "illusions"

[Finchs]

I went to Sams yesterday. (4/4). maybe 20% had masks. Either they are stupid or don't care about other people. very distubing.

I am shopping without a mask because I can't find one to buy. You ever consider that???
DUH. Toilet paper is easier to find right now, sir, than masks!
My neighborhood is gathering supplies and I am borrowing a sewing machine to begin making masks for the hospital workers (and yes, I will finally get one myself because I am going to be able to make one.):boxing2:

[coffeebean]

You talk about 20% of the people not wearing masks! Where can we get them??

Quick and easy home made face covering videos are in abundance on YouTube. You can call it a mask if you like but our government is pleading with us to just cover our face.

This instructional video is very easy and basic. There are countless videos instructing how to make face masks using a sewing method or no sew method. There is also plenty of information online about which materials are best for the mask and which materials are best for adding a filter inside the mask.

DIY No Sew Face Mask Easy and Quick for Anyone - YouTube (https://youtu.be/1r2C1zGUHbU)

[coffeebean]

I'm sorry but what you say is not true regarding our count. We have NOT been tested except for a few who were able to get appointments at the Polo Grounds. The actual tests for people in The Villages is well under 2000. We have no idea how many may be walking around with it, waiting to show up or worse being asymptomatic. Until a large portion of Villagers are tested, we are all living under false "illusions"

Let's not forget that a person sheds the virus for two days before showing symptoms also. I have no link for this information but I have heard this countless times on the news.

[coffeebean]

I am shopping without a mask because I can't find one to buy. You ever consider that???
DUH. Toilet paper is easier to find right now, sir, than masks!
My neighborhood is gathering supplies and I am borrowing a sewing machine to begin making masks for the hospital workers (and yes, I will finally get one myself because I am going to be able to make one.):boxing2:

You probably have the makings of a home made mask at your fingertips right in your house. Do you have a handkerchief, a cloth napkin, a paper towel? Do you have rubberbands or hair ties? Wha La......makings of a face covering and you don't even have to sew! This takes about a minute to assemble.

[billethkid]

If you have a scarf or even a t shirt you have a mask!!!

[Villageswimmer]

I am shopping without a mask because I can't find one to buy. You ever consider that???
DUH. Toilet paper is easier to find right now, sir, than masks!
My neighborhood is gathering supplies and I am borrowing a sewing machine to begin making masks for the hospital workers (and yes, I will finally get one myself because I am going to be able to make one.):boxing2:

I went online and ordered a “Buff.” This is put over the head and sits on the neck like a turtleneck. When you need it, you simply pull it up to cover the mouth and nose. Looks comfortable and has 50SPF. Clearly, not N95 protection but it fits snugly (stretch fabric). I ordered mine on Amazon since I had difficulty with the Buff site. It was about $25. They come in lots of colors and patterns but most were sold out.
I am awaiting delivery so that’s all I know. We strictly stay home but if there’s an emergency requiring a doctor or store visit, I’ll be prepared.

[billethkid]

I went online and ordered a “Buff.” This is put over the head and sits on the neck like a turtleneck. When you need it, you simply pull it up to cover the mouth and nose. Looks comfortable and has 50SPF. Clearly, not N95 protection but it fits snugly (stretch fabric). I ordered mine on Amazon since I had difficulty with the Buff site. It was about $25. They come in lots of colors and patterns but most were sold out.
I am awaiting delivery so that’s all I know. We strictly stay home but if there’s an emergency requiring a doctor or store visit, I’ll be prepared.

We have something similar We put one or two layers of handkerchief material or paper towel (which ever allow easy breathing) over the mouth and nose then the stretch cover.

[Gpsma]

I have never been in more religious, church going community until i moved to the Villages....

Guess people forgot...

FEAR NOT, THE LORD GOD IS WITH YOU

[coffeebean]

If you have a scarf or even a t shirt you have a mask!!!

Yes. I made my first mask with cut up T-shirt material. I used the hair ties and bingo, it was done in under one minute. I wore it for the first time to Publix. Now I'm getting fancier....I'm using a coffee filter in between the layers as a filter. I have also used a paper towel in the middle of the layers as a filter. Anything is better than nothing.

[mamamia54]

I’m so sorry for your loss. How sad.

[UpNorth]

A mask might protect other people if you are a carrier. A mask will not protect you.

[billethkid]

A mask might protect other people if you are a carrier. A mask will not protect you.

Hence everybody wearing a mask works!

[manaboutown]

The daughter of the Villager who passed away, is positive her mother contacted Covid,here--she said, her mother had not traveled recently

Many of the locals just do not get it and continue to socialize as they always have which endangers all of us.

[manaboutown]

Yes. I made my first mask with cut up T-shirt material. I used the hair ties and bingo, it was done in under one minute. I wore it for the first time to Publix. Now I'm getting fancier....I'm using a coffee filter in between the layers as a filter. I have also used a paper towel in the middle of the layers as a filter. Anything is better than nothing.

I remembered I had a couple of masks from a project years ago. I found them and they are 3M N95s. Yay!