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Uploaded: 03/31/20 10:30 PM GMT
Home Alone
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A resident looks out her window of the Nursing Home as family members and other visitors have been locked out due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. The lock down started March 14th and there is no end in sight. My 95 years young Mother is in this Nursing Home, so it hits home with me. Some people have been going to the residents window and waving at them. Most residents don't have a phone. Luckily, my mother has one. It's not a cell phone because it was too complicated for her to use. It is a regular phone and it can only receive calls. I had to get her a designated phone line. This makes it possible for all the family to talk to her. Her sister and I talk to her every day. Twice a day for me. I've been doing this for years. I did go to her window Sunday and called her. We visited via phones through the window. We both enjoyed seeing each other.

The Nursing Home has a Facebook page and posts videos and photos of the residents for the family. The staff is so dedicated and they do a fabulous job taking care of the residents. Thus far, no residents or staff has contacted the virus. Thank God for that.

I'm not making light of situation and thought I would use this for SNATM I guess a little humor is good for us during troubling times.

Home Alone

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::tigger3
03/31/20 10:52 PM GMT
Very somber image, and really shows what so many of the elderly are going through. It does work very well for the SNATM! tigz=^..^=
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::casechaser
03/31/20 11:13 PM GMT
Kevin, was never scared by the fact that he was "Home Alone." Deep down, he knew his family would return. So, he explored and exploded all the taboos previously forbidden to him.

I see what looks like valentines on this lady's window. I hope she too has a returning family that will warm her during the moments between sleep and wake; and add joy to her cinema of memories she sees playing as she watches out her window.
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::Vickid
04/01/20 2:55 AM GMT
Your words, thoughts and actions are so endearing in accepting and understanding these situations. The scene is somber, and this is part of life. It reminds me of my twin, she is in New Hampshire in the states. We see each other about once a year when I visit. She has MS, but her spirit is so incredibly strong and her attitude is so very positive, and her husband is a remarkable person. We can learn very much from people with this approach to life.
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::Ramad
04/01/20 7:28 AM GMT
The appropriate photo for your narrative Tick. It is nice of you to call your mother twice a day. I was in Monrovia (Liberia) when I got the message that my mother's condition (cancer) was serious. I at least managed to get there a few days before she died. A rather touching image this is.
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::koca
04/01/20 10:21 AM GMT
First, you are really a great person and a wonderful son. I like your explanation of the situation in the nursing home. "A" for the people in the nursing home and the FB posts. Stay safe and healthy. All the best to you and your mother, Tick.
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::Dunstickin
04/01/20 10:54 AM GMT
Sorry to hear this Ron...But understandable to keep your loves ones safe as possible!....
Some of our 'nursing/aged person's' homes have been on our news this morning that some of ours are having difficulty getting food from their suppliers...(Tesco)
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::corngrowth
04/01/20 11:24 AM GMT
Owd Fella Tick (OFT), in my country the elderly people are also locked up in their nursing and care homes. Especially elderly people with dementia don't understand why suddenly they shouldn't longer receive visitors. A harrowing situation. I also have to stay indoors, because my disease-history makes me part of the group of vulnerable people. But I understand why. My groceries are delivered right to the front door. I pay them via my cell phone.
I hope the situation will improve, so that this time of the year will not have to be considered as completely lost.

Take care, stay safe and healthy!
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.Jhihmoac
04/01/20 6:04 PM GMT
I can only say that it is a very lonely image, and you have captured the very essence of what the COVID - 19 comes down to - Each individual having their own personal "One-on-One"" battle with this bug, regardless of WHOM they are!

Stay safe...Faved
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::trixxie17
04/01/20 9:17 PM GMT
I had to wait until today to comment Tick as when I saw this last night it left me in tears. Your are indeed a wonderful son and I know how important those calls are to her as I know how my mother waited for my calls before she moved in with us. I know the nursing and care centers are trying to protect their residents which is hard if memory problems are involved - I'm very happy you got to see her on Sunday. I'm grateful with this virus raging that I know where my mom is and that she is as safe as I can make our home. This shot just speaks volumes in so many ways.
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.icedancer
04/04/20 10:46 PM GMT
This hits home with me remembering my momma. You are so thoughtful and a loving son to you beautiful young mom. It is so sad things are so terrible and no end in sight year.

Take care of yourself and stay healthy, ♥
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