Diario de melissatwa, 28 jun. 22

I know I wished you well on another post but I must do it again so people don’t think I’m heartless. Prayers for all of you Melissa. The family I clean for that just returned from Virginia, they live in the States half of the year and half here in Canada, all had Covid and were on day seven and didn’t tell me till the morning I walked in. I stayed anyhow and I’m crossing my fingers I will be OK. 😞❤️🙏 

Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. The last few days have been pretty unpleasant but not unbearable. My husband is not having the terrible chest cough we feared... At least not yet. My son is back to work and feeling normal, but he can't taste much at all. At least he feels strong again. My youngest girl is still not sick. How she is avoiding it in this plague house I don't know. We always wear masks around her, but there is just no way the house isn't filled with germs. No matter what we do.  

And thank you for enjoying my flowers with me! I do love them so much. If I bury my nose in the ones that are the most fragrant, I can get a faint rose smell. Maybe it is just my imagination, but I am hoping there is hope my nose will work again properly! I can't drink coffee... That is a sadness and probably contributing to my headaches. What a weird illness. I spit out almond butter because it tasted so bad it wasn't worth the calories. I love almond butter! So far steel cut oatmeal with brown sugar and half and half is my favorite food. Even pizza tastes pathetic. Maybe I can lose some weight... I have been a little, but since meat tastes bad, I'm sure it is all my muscles fading away! 😂 

When my son and husband had it Melissa, I was told to open the windows and air the place out as much as possible. It’s airborne so it’s good to air out the germs. I was going crazy with disinfecting and cleaning like a mad woman which apparently doesn’t do much, it’s the air you need to clear out. Now I don’t know if this is scientific or true but I did both, cleaned and aired it out and my daughter and I escaped it, to this day we have not had Covid. Thank God for that. 

I hope your sweet baby girl does not get it!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏 

Sorry for so many comments but I forgot to mention your beautiful roses. The ones in the vase look actually like they are ceramic or fake they are so perfect and beautiful, I wish you could ship some to me ha ha. 

John, it is good to hear you guys made it through OK. Wifey, I'm sorry you were exposed. Hopefully it is the strain you already had and you are immune at least for now. ❤️😊 

I’ve never had Covid yet!! 😓 

Thank you for these BEAUTIFUL pics. what a way with roses you have! 

Wifey, We are cleaning and airing. And my daughter spends most of her time isolated. I didnt realize you didn't get it when you other family members did! I guess on one of my infrequent visits here I saw you guys were sick. Maybe she will escape. I wish I could send you a bouquet! Unlike hothouse flowers, my roses don't last terribly well when removed from their bush. You'll just have to come for a visit.  

Your flowers are lovely! I am sure they are bringing you joy during your sickness. Hugs to you and your family. 

I'm glad your husband is doing better than you thought he might and that your youngest girl hasn't gotten it. Continued prayers for you all my friend!  

Dear Melissa...ugghhhhh...so sorry you caught the Covid! I see about half (or less) of the people around here still wearing a mask (like me), but the CDC says the rate is "high" here in Thurston county so I wish MORE were masked up! We live out by Tenino (south of Olympia). Hope you all are back on your feet ASAP and that your ability to smell those lovely roses returns fully! What a green thumb you have!! 

@wifey...If you come visit Melissa, you BETTER come visit me too!!! I'm not far from Seattle and would meet you up there if you actually came!💙💙💙 

Melissatwa— I will be wearing a mask in certain situations for a very long time. This is not over yet. Omicron 4 is here and will probably soon be the most prominent strain with Omicron 5 on its heels. The vaccine apparently is not quite as effective against 4-5 as it was with 2. The newest vaccine probably won’t be as available to mid-late October. They also know that people who have had Covid AND who are boosted probably have the best possible immunity against 4-5 as of right now. It seems as though you and your family probably had 2 again which is almost good news— hopefully it will hold you against 4-5 until the next booster comes along. Right now 4-5 is pretty much spreading from the Deep South and the SW. I hope everyone keeps in mind that what we are working to protect people from is long Covid. And death for those with significant co-morbidities. I hope you all rebound well. Hang in there.  

🙏🛌🙏. Beautiful roses! 

Get well!!! Beautiful flowers!!! Wishing you and your family speedy recovery!! 

Beautiful as always! 💐 too 

Thanks everyone! I do love my flowers so much, and it is very special for me to be able to share them and have folks appreciate the beauty of nature!!! I think I can safely say we are through the worst of covid and safely on the other side. Of course, we don't know what impact there may be in the future, and our youngest girl somehow didn't get sick. She is fine so far. Even her PCR test came back negative. Hopefully she can escape the next wave until a better booster might keep her safer. We have been so careful airing, cleaning, and we wear masks whenever she comes out of her room. She is so vulnerable, so I am really thankful she is doing well!  

Melissa, I love your roses!🌹 ♥️ Being the mom is just more work for you, what a bummer!!😞 I know you will all pull through for I read your more recent post.😆 You’re so funny about not being able to smell your roses being a bad sign. You’re the best!☀️💕