Feeling Despondent Yet Hopefully.

 Feeling very low. My depression and anxiety have reach their maximum level. I am so mad right now at our Province and the citizens there of. On September 10 we had 360 cases and 3 people in ICU. On November 10th we have 5390 cases and 30 people in ICU. 

Manitoba we have lost our way. We have become tone deaf to the pandemic in the rush to restart reenergize the economy. Now we have become code red and for how long is anyone’s guess right now. No social distancing. No gyms, rec centres, sporting activities (not that it mattered to me). Only essential businesses open. Line ups at the Liquor stores stretch for blocks. 

Yet schools and daycares are open. Our senior population has become increasingly vulnerable. We have 35 Personal Care Homes in Winnipeg and 24 are reporting outbreaks. There have been multiple deaths at numerous care homes operated by a company for profit out of Ontario. 

I work in health care supervising health care aides in the community. We are working hard to service our clientele in a safe manner. What is a safe manner in this environment. It has been drilled into us not to come to work hen feeling sick. Whenever someone coughs or sneezes at work (yes into our sleeve) everyone goes into panic mode. 

When will it end? Everyone says wait until a vaccine. That will be the game changer. Not entirely masking and social distancing are here for quite awhile. Last weekend an anti mask rally was held in a shopping centre parking lot. Fifty people showed up, the police were at a distance. The attendees covered their license plates. Why? 

I am becoming increasingly despondent with where things are at. Can we find our way. Hopefully, or am I closer to my stepdaughter’s thinking that the apocalypse is close at hand. 

My wife and I have prided ourselves on not turning on each other. We have had our moments. In the end we continue to support and love each other. Our bubble is very secure. All we need is a big bag of popcorn, slurpees and Netflix. We can make the most out of anything. 

Be kind we are all in this together. We can do our part. Stay safe everyone and code red will be over in a couple of weeks. Fingers crossed