[2022-07-03] This feeling is temporary
After dodging COVID for more than two years, the illness has found its way to our home. This morning, my husband tested positive for COVID on a rapid antigen test.
I immediately called my son to let him know, as Shane had invited us to his place for supper to celebrate my upcoming birthday. I then learned that he and other family members had planned a surprise birthday party for me with my entire extended family. It would have been an opportunity for Shane to welcome family members to his new apartment and to host a family get-together in the party room in his condo.
But all of that has now been put on ice. Even though I tested negative for COVID, as did my son, we couldn't—in good conscience—proceed with the event. Chris would not have been able to attend, and Shane, Melanie and I might have been contagious.
So what could have been a fun-filled, family day turned into a joyless, isolated day at home.
Knowing what might have been made me sad. I felt bad for my family members who had gone to the trouble of organizing the event, and I felt bad for me because I would have loved to attend it.
Late this afternoon, Melanie stuck her head in my room and asked how I was doing. I sighed. She acknowledged that she felt the same. My wise daughter then said to me that we need to feel the sadness of the missed opportunity while remembering that this feeling is temporary.
The party can be rescheduled, the planning can be reused, new cakes can be purchased.
We will adjust our sails and move forward.
