So we have seen the arguments on and offline about wearing masks in public. We know you must wear them in public places and any space where you will be with people with whom you aren’t quarantined yet the debates continue. Grown folks gon do what grown folks want to do. You will be more stressed out trying to manage other people.
I’m not wearing a mask
No, that’s not my personal stance it’s the stance of a lot of people these days. Unfortunately fights as well as murders have occurred because this personal stance conflicts with rules. People who were once on board with social distancing is throwing caution to the wind. Some due to the fact that they have their livelihood threaten, and some due to adult tantrums of not being able to get physical things done like hair cuts, and nails. I bet both arguments. However personal decisions should be just that, personal. Anytime it strikes to cause harm to others or even perceived harm it should stop. Will it stop? Most likely not!
Do You
I personally will be indoors and practicing social distancing for quite some time. I’m not interested in doing anything that could give my family a risk of contracting this virus. I have children with comprised health issues, a twin who just had major surgery, and the desire to live without getting this virus. With Illnesses like the flu being around people is a risk. This is one of the few times in history that we can forego getting the illness and that works for me. For others they look at the fact that a lot of people have recovered or not gotten it and wish to play Russian Roulette and that’s their business.
Changes in the Hospital
If for me practicing social distancing wasn’t a priority after seeing my twin in the hospital has definitely reconfirmed my stance. When she went into the hospital, I was able to go with her with a mask. They had security and police at the door to check that you had a mask on, did a temperature check, and gave you hand sanitizer. After going from one floor to another you had to do it again. After her surgery I was able to see her in recovery for 15 minutes but I couldn’t return to visit. So she was at the hospital alone and I had to rely on phone calls. The space between the calls were hours on hours. Think about a person with the virus and that feeling of anxiety increases for the patient and the families.
Exercise Your Choice
I know where I stand and it’s abundantly clear in this blog. I will find activities for me and my family to do to enjoy whatever Summer is left. That may mean not seeing my family in the traditional sense. I had a birthday during all of this and now my oldest will celebrate her day in quarantine as well. This isn’t ideal at all. However for me and my house this is what we shall do. If you make the choice to do something different you will not see me in social media arguing with folks about it. I simply just see it and move on. We all know the risks. Some of the states if not all who have opened have seen increased numbers of Covid-19. I want to find a solution but I don’t see one in sight. Do not risk the ones who don’t want to be risked. I know family is going to be sick of us when we decline visits this Summer. I’m okay with it. Let me clarify my husband and I are okay with it. We had a conversation and a plan in place. No one will be visiting us and we will not be visiting others. Love is more than capable of enduring this small inconvenience.
Summer Kicking Off
So if you see others and you will as Summer kicks off doing what they want for them and their families, stop arguing. People have always had a right to do what they want. You always have a right to see and not speak up or decide to speak up. One thing that has always stuck with me is that people’s powers stop at the tip of their nose. If they make the choice it’s up to them to deal with any harm that might come from that. I’m not here to argue with folks that make a different choice.
Front Line
My prayers go to the front line who don’t have a choice in upholding their medical oath. The front line will be exhausted trying to save the lives of those who didn’t shelter in place. I pray their strength, guidance, and skill.
What’s your Reason?
As much as everyone is tired of this disease we have to do what we can to stand the course. If the course for you is hair cuts, nails, and opening up your business legally and illegally the only thing I hope is that you and your family and the families that come in contact with you do not end up paying the price of your choice. I’ve had family and friends who aren’t sheltering in place like they need to, its not up to me. Personal choices have to be weighed and I hope no one makes a bad choice in the long run.
Take a break
So for the internet teachers, take a break. There’s no more new information that will guide those who want what they want. People aren’t going to be moved by this until it hits them personally. Some people feel that they are doing what’s best for them so stay out of their way and stop arguing with them. This is the land of choices, let grown folks be grown. Do what’s best for you and yours. All I want is for lives to not be taken. For those sick with it I’ve seen enough for that again is my stance. I don’t wish harm on those who have made the choice to defy the shelter in place either. I just hope that all decisions have been weighed by then and that whatever comes from it that they can feel comfortable with that decision.
So let people be them. Let people make their decisions. Do what’s best for you. Shout out to the creative businesses and people who are pivoting in this season. I love seeing creativity at its finest. This isn’t a blog to open the debate on who’s right or wrong. You have to decide and implement a plan for yourself. I do ask that since everyone doesn’t believe the same thing that at best remain 6 feet away in public places. If you believe it’s a sham so be it, but back up in public places so that you don’t infringe on others. Show respect. I personally don’t agree with those not sheltering in place but I respect your choice. Now you in return need to respect other people as well. Rudeness has increased and that just shows what’s really inside of people. Being mean and rude is a personal flaw and not created by Covid-19! No one is above a do better!
