Our New Normal in the Grip of Corona Virus

Day Seven of Social Distancing

- We are separated from our grandkids, which is very painful. We Facetimed with Charlie (age 4) and Luke (age 4 months) yesterday, but it's just not the same. I bought a book (Tales of Desperaux) and had it shipped to the girls (Lila 8 and Rose 7) - when they get it I plan to read a chapter a day aloud with them. We'll see how that goes! We wanted to watch Charlie so he wouldn't go to day care, but Matt and Ashley are just keeping him home instead. It's a blessing that they can work from home! Elyse and Jeffrey are doing the same, because their nanny has her own family and worries. It's a mess!
- Since I'm not going anywhere, I spend a considerable amount of time on the phone with friends.
- Where are the tests? Jessica became symptomatic a week ago, and could not get a test through her doctor or otherwise. Fortunately, she is better, but Casey and Dave have all self-quarantined along with her. It hasn't been a year yet since Dave was in lung cancer treatment, so he is compromised. President Trump and his "greatest of all time" team of experts have daily press conferences where they say millions of tests are on the way, but they have not made it to Gwinnett county. In the meantime, the entire NBA has been tested...apparently you can get tested if you are rich. Life in Trump's America! Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks were diagnosed in Australia, where he is working on a film...they got it in the USA but couldn't get a test until they got to Australia, where they are readily available. Also, Jordan, a chef for Hilton hotels, just got furloughed because there is zero business in the hospitality industry. Many states have closed all restaurants and bars, but not enough. The malls all just closed yesterday. America is soooo not great!!!!
- My understanding is that once you get the virus and get better, you cannot get it again. It kind of makes you wonder....maybe it almost be better to get it??? Just sayin...
- In the meantime, spring is here in the south, and it is beautiful outside. I've spent some time in gardening therapy, which helps a bit.
- Mom's entire assisted living home is on quarantine, and so far everyone there is healthy. All we can do is wait.
- We've had to cancel our Mediterranean cruise in May - this virus may last until July they say. One possible bright spot is there are only 10 cases in Mexico! Perhaps this virus doesn't like it hot! Or perhaps they don't have testing either. 
-At any rate, I feel fine and Bill does too. Every sniffle or sore throat is a worry though.
- WE ARE IN A ROBIN COOK OR STEPHEN KING NOVEL!