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Related: About this forumWell... my youngest cousin just died from the cursed virus...
He was a bit of a lost soul until about 10 years ago when he turned his life around. Now this.
Whilst he suffered from alcohol addiction in his past, he was an adventurer and spent many years up in Alaska.
The details are still sketchy, but it appears that he was in hospital regarding issues with his liver (Not surprising). But while there, he was infected with the virus. They moved him into ICU, but he was not strong enough to fight it.
Our emergency care teams MUST have the necessary protective gear - not only for themselves, but also for those they care for.
His death is on Trump's and every Republican's hands.
For me, I'm here in the UK - comforted by my isolation here in a currently sleepy Cotswolds town. While my hometown of Detroit seems to be hit very hard.
As to my cousin Rex - May he cherish his final voyage on the family Moki...
(I'm not usually one to express emotion openly, but right now I'm rather pissed off - thanks for listening)
EDIT: Thank you to everyone who has passed on their thoughts. When I respond to one of you, I am responding to ALL! Thank you!
CottonBear
(21,615 posts)BatteriesNotNeeded
(48 posts)dewsgirl
(14,964 posts)ZZenith
(4,323 posts)Glad he got to experience Alaska while he was here and that he had family who cared about him.
DarthDem
(5,365 posts)May your cousin rest in peace.
safeinOhio
(34,148 posts)It is moving closer and closer to everyone.
Layzeebeaver
(1,870 posts)and thank you safeinOhio - and to everyone who has lent their emotional ear.
We need to support each other - this is the tip of the iceberg...
pnwest
(3,296 posts)Cha
(305,580 posts)personal story with us, Layzeebeaver.
I'm so sorry for your loss.. May your cousin, Rex, Rest in Peace
Layzeebeaver
(1,870 posts)all these responses together create a large emotional hug.
Cha
(305,580 posts)we lost our sister the day after Christmas in San Diego.. shockingly. She was in rehab recovering from a fractured hip. She was in there so long and feeling worse and worse and they said it was pneumonia.. but now a couple of her friends and another sister are wondering if it was the CV.
I don't know but just know it helps to talk about our loss.. it's great comfort.
BatteriesNotNeeded
(48 posts)I am so sorry for your loss. I would be gutted losing my dear sis.
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)monmouth4
(10,157 posts)pnwmom
(109,588 posts)And all the families that are suffering right now, in so many ways.
barbtries
(29,870 posts)RIP
Hanzzy72
(52 posts)We are all here for you if you need support. Stay safe and stay strong!
Layzeebeaver
(1,870 posts)All is as expected at this time. We all just need to perseveare thru this.
Grief takes many forms. Mine at the moment is absolute anger at the human stain currently infesting the White House.
Scarsdale
(9,426 posts)You are certainly in a nice place, the Cotswolds. My father always wanted to retire there. He originally wanted to buy a pub there, but my mother said he would drink all the profits, so no chance. Glad your cousin fought his demons and won, so he experienced a sober life for several years. I blame tRump for this epidemic, too. So much more could have been done, if only we had intelligent, caring people in the top offices in this country. Instead we are saddled with the DREGS, starting at the "top". Too many decent people are losing their lives to this.
MFM008
(20,007 posts)💛🌹🌻
Layzeebeaver
(1,870 posts)The surreal part of this whole affair is that I am unable to return to the states for any memorial due to general travel restrictions.
Life will need to rebalance in many ways once this has passed...
icymist
(15,888 posts)Rainbow Droid
(722 posts)Layzeebeaver
(1,870 posts)...however, we are not at peace with the circumstances.
As all of us are across the country...
Rainbow Droid
(722 posts)gademocrat7
(11,181 posts)Take care.
Aussie105
(6,319 posts)most of the survivors knew someone who had perished. Be it father, mother, son, daughter, cousin, neighbor . . .
Is this the new reality the world will face in the future?
To those who have experienced it, the personal pain of suddenly losing someone you knew brings the reality home. The feelings cannot be described to someone who has not gone through the same.
Thanks for sharing Layzeebeaver. May this be the only loss you suffer in these trying times.
Be careful, be safe out there, all of you.
Layzeebeaver
(1,870 posts)That means a lot
TEB
(13,731 posts)Aussie105
(6,319 posts)Maintain that social distancing!
Any elbow bumps offered will be gratefully accepted, I'm sure.
EDIT: Sorry for the misplaced levity in my post. I'm sure there will be many more threads like this one in the future.
Layzeebeaver
(1,870 posts)Let's stay 6ft away.
Next year at this time we should all create the most massive group hug imaginable - if we are allowed.
Bigredhunk
(1,477 posts)Thinking of you and your family.
Lonestarblue
(11,857 posts)I suspect that this virus may touch many of us here before it has run its course.
Layzeebeaver
(1,870 posts)We have no real idea yet as to how deeply this crisis will impact each of us.
InAbLuEsTaTe
(24,599 posts)zbird
(1,600 posts)Much love to you and your family.
Layzeebeaver
(1,870 posts)It means alot
SergeStorms
(19,312 posts)Unfortunately there are going to be many more posts like these.
Layzeebeaver
(1,870 posts)And we all need to stay vigilant.
Keeping steadfast in our compliance with the physical distancing policies...
And keeping steadfast in our social and emotional support for one another.
Granny M
(1,395 posts)So heartbreaking.
Layzeebeaver
(1,870 posts)Our hearts will heal.
Lets hope our society will heal as well.
Bluethroughu
(5,815 posts)You are not alone in your anger. The GOP has blood on its hands, and some how there will need to be accountability.
sinkingfeeling
(53,061 posts)littlemissmartypants
(25,623 posts)Firestorm49
(4,207 posts)CountMyVote4Reality
(217 posts)Justice must come. That is when our rage will see to it.
kag
(4,108 posts)I just found out a friend's mother passed a couple of days ago. Not sure if it was CV, but I can assume.
This thing will touch all of us, and I believe we can all blame the GOP the deaths of our loved ones. They are murderers in my opinion, and should be punished with more than just losing their jobs (though that should be the FIRST thing).
BTW, I fully concur with your sig line. I feel exactly the same way.
Layzeebeaver
(1,870 posts)Much appreciated
And to all who shared thoughts here.
kindest regards to all
sdfernando
(5,385 posts)Hope his journey is peaceful.
demmiblue
(37,866 posts)Karadeniz
(23,442 posts)We lived in Longworth and Dun's Tew. Miss it a lot.
defacto7
(13,617 posts)Upthevibe
(9,163 posts)sadness also quickly joins with my anger as well....
proud patriot
(101,164 posts)on Cassandra farms offers our sincere condolences and Hugs ..
so sorry
me ka pule a me ka aloha menemene
Nululu
(945 posts)One more of the thousands our dumpster fire in chief has on his hands.
My condolences to your family when you can't be there to comfort them.
Layzeebeaver
(1,870 posts)Your messages mean a lot.