Hello Friends and Family,
As May passes I know WE ALL are in the same situation. Something I read mentioned we are all in the same situation but in different boats. My older friend lives in total isolation in her Manhattan apartment boat listening each evening to the scores of New Yorkers loudly celebrating the FIRST RESPONDERS, hospital worker, and caregivers every evening at 7pm. She has not seen anyone in two months. Loneliness is her companion. Her one man fishing boat keeps her afloat.
Several friends watch parents or grandparents in assisted living boats. Patients are isolated in their rooms- not sharing meals anymore, everyone wearing masks, community activities GONE! Caregivers wearing two masks to prevent spreading the virus that has managed to claim patients and caregivers. Cruise ships filled with people and no where to go!
I have friends boondocking on BLM land because they do not own brick & mortar homes and live in their RVS, vans, tents, cars ALL year. Their lives depend on weather that does not kill- not too hot, not too cold! Brave captains of small individual boats! House boats riding the rivers!
My boat has been living with my best friend Susan and her husband Max (and kitty Cleo). Three seniors who are older with heart issues, asthma and recent (6 weeks) appendectomy. We have found a balance of delivery, pickup, shopping during senior hours, zoom calls and virtual hugs. Steady as you go canoes!
I come back to Colorado to dance, share and experience physical connections. My mental health therapist says humans need human connection- I know I do! Hopefully when I get back into town this virus thing will be controlled. In the meantime, I am gifted with a home that allows me to get physical hugs, vibrant conversation and different ways to look $ feel at LIFE. Plus homemade bread and cookies from Max our fine baker.
I haven’t hugged Rose since 12/4/2019 when I left to winter in Quartzsite, AZ. When I came back to Lakewood the last of January Steven & Rose were really sick so we decided to not hug/ kiss at that time. A few weeks later the isolation started so we have stayed 6 feet apart when I come over to help with the gardening. I look forward to isolating with Rose and Steven when we start traveling later this week. A great big hug is in my future!
My van is loaded and ready to get back on the roads. My daughter, Rose and son-in-law Steven sold their Golden house yesterday, packed their Earth Cruiser and WE are leaving the comfort of homes to find the adventure in traveling vans. Check out Earth Cruisers- they are a really nice secure BOAT!
Since I do NOT know when we are leaving or where we are going another blog entry will happen soon.
I appreciate each of you coming along with me. Your comments warm my heart and I feel love. I send each of you healing energy to get in your boat and make it the best DAMN boat ever!