A Horrible Thought

[rowanwitch]

Against advice I will be travelling to see my mother and sister in London. My mother is old and frail my sister has moderate to severe lung disease and other health problems. It dawned on me this morning that this could be the last time I see them. I can't stay long just enough to see they have things in place, that more than any official announcement has brought home what we are facing.

[Bobbisox1]

That must be awful for you Rowan, I think the enormity of the situation is hitting home to many now

[Mamyalynne]

It does throw up thoughts like that doesn't it?

Hard not to worry really.

[Theland]

Wow!
Bless you Rowan.
You are a realist, and this trip must be a bit surreal for you.
I hope all is well and this is not your last trip. X

[rowanwitch]

Neither use social media, mum won't even have a mobile phone.

[rowanwitch]

I will do what I can,taking down a case full of things they can't get in London yes that includes toilet rolls, pasta, and uht milk anything to make it easier for them to stay in.

[Apc2604]

So many people in their position Rowan and I find it heartbreaking. Stay safe x

[Maydup]

I had similar thoughts about family, lets do our best to keep them safe and well. Again no social media but i have found i can send a few photos using Truprint, for very little money and i write a letter to keep thier spirits up.

[bhg481]

Let's just hope you don't kill them. I can understand you wanting to see them but staying away is the safest thing to do.

[rowanwitch]

I will be on the telephone to them daily, but I am used to popping down fairly often cheap train tickets made it affordable.

[rowanwitch]

I have had very little contact with others since the outbreak began or I wouldn't risk it. Population incidence is still fairly low. I was tempted to move down for a few months but if I did I would lose my flat.

[woofgang]

from a practical point of view, supermarkets and amazon will deliver stuff to addresses other than your own.

[bhg481]

Just imagine how you will feel if they do contract the virus after your visit. You will never know whether it was you or some other source they contracted it from and will blame yourself for ever. Please reconsider.

[rowanwitch]

Holding that in reserve as they would need to transfer the money to me first as I am on a restricted income. Brother in law is ok at the moment just hoping he stays fit and well.

[Peter Pedant]

go or not to go
you have decided - innit ?

dont goers included my sister in law who passed up her gransons birthday
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goers include me and my mad frenz - Masque of the Red death stuff - you cant live forever

[oh and joke - you would be going to Heaven with someone you really like - am I allowed to say that, I am getting erased an awful lot recently]

[jno]

keep your distance from them (I'm not saying don't go, just don't cuddle them). They may be just fine and live to even riper old ages. Enjoy your visit.

[rowanwitch]

Luckily my family know and accept I can't do physical shows of affection. I will travel down in gloves which I can discard on arrival, not sure about a mask, I do have access to respirator types but not sure if it's worth the expense.

[horselady]

This is awful isn't it? How our lives have turned upside down so suddenly, all the silly unimportant things we grumbled about, what a waste of time. I pray your family will be will be fine rowanwitch and hope it won't be too long before we're all on here saying thank god that's over. ((hugs))

[pixie374]

Sometimes... life is more important. If they are able to understand any possible risks, and still happy for you to visit... fair enough.

[jourdain2]

I saw both my daughters on Monday - and 2 of my grandchildren. It was only when I got back that I realised that I may not see them again (high risk group). Gave me quite a nasty shock, I admit. However, I'm determined to survive this, as is OH.

[jourdain2]

If they want you to go, then go, taking the precautions you have mentioned. ^^^^