Health Update #2

 Where we are now:

I was still testing positive as of this Tuesday morning while experiencing very minor symptoms. However, as a result of the heavy-artillery antibiotics for the diverticulitis, I ended up with a raging yeast infection, which now seems to be resolving after a course of treatment I self-diagnosed this as I was not about to head off to Express Care yet again. I was able to include treatment in this week's To Go order with the groceries. (Thank you , Hannaford!) 

SO still hacking and coughing and tired. He tested positive on Monday morning but went to do a pickup on his prescriptions yesterday and added a couple of at home tests to his order. Meantime the 5 tests I ordered online a week ago arrived so we're set for a bit, hopefully until we clear this. I am hoping for some clear warm weather soon so we can open the windows again - that was such a joy last week when the temps were in the 60s.

I have continued to sew, wearing a mask as I do so, although I find it hard to believe I'm still contagious after a week. But I can't be too safe. And production must continue. The first show is only 2 months away and I am behind in production. I'm still awaiting confirmation on 2 new shows - 1 day show in Brunswick in August and 2 day show in Topsham in November. Fingers crossed on both.

Meantime the sad news from Maine this week that we have joined the list of states with mass shootings. A 34 year old man, just released from prison here, shot his parents and another couple, then fled and shot at people on 295. He's in custody. Not sure how/where he was able to obtain a gun but the result is just horrendous. Lots of rambling posts on his Facebook about abuse etc. Will we ever know the truth? And what makes some people react this way while others either lay low or put their abuse to use for the common good? What part of our society signals these people that the way out of their personal hell is to pick up a gun? We need to change that. I should add that this past weekend also saw 3 different cases where people were shot - and in at least one case, killed - for making a simple mistake - turning into the wrong driveway, ringing the doorbell of the wring home, attempting to get into the wrong car. What tells people that the proper response is to pick up a gun and shoot? What tells people they need to answer the door with a gun? Or even travel with a gun? Why do people feel the need to be constantly armed? (I hate that there are politicians and others in the media who are peddling fear to achieve their agendas. What are THEY afraid of?)