Isolation: How Do We Handle it?

Posted by Teresa, Volunteer Mentor @hopeful33250, Mar 16, 2020

As boundaries are being mandated in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, these boundaries are affecting every area of our lives. Many hospitals, assisted living facilities, places of worship, libraries, restaurants, community centers are being closed to visitors and public gatherings. For many of us, these keep us from our typical ways of connecting with others and engaging with a supportive community.

What are you doing to keep yourself connected?

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@shortshot80

SHORTSHOT/NANCY)MOST OF THE BOATS ARE 22 FEET LONG. BY THE WAY I'M GOING FO THE HOSPPITAL AT 8AM IN THE MORNING FOR A BIOPSY ON THE FIST SIZE CANCER THAT GREW UP FROM MY GROIN TO MY RIBS ON THE LEFT SIDE. IT'S REALLY UNCOMFORTABLE AS IT MOVES AROUND A BIT. WHOULD REALLY LLIKE TO HAVE A SURGERY AND GET IT OUT,, BUT ALONG WITH TWO DIFFERENT LUNG CANCERS ALONE WITH EVERYTHING ELSE I DON'T THINK A DOC WOULD COME NEAR ME. I'M TOO MUCH OF A RISK FOR ANYTHING. NANCY SHORTSHOT

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@shortstop80 so sorry for your discomfort Are you in a lot of pain?

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@shortshot80

SHORTSHOT/NANCY)MOST OF THE BOATS ARE 22 FEET LONG. BY THE WAY I'M GOING FO THE HOSPPITAL AT 8AM IN THE MORNING FOR A BIOPSY ON THE FIST SIZE CANCER THAT GREW UP FROM MY GROIN TO MY RIBS ON THE LEFT SIDE. IT'S REALLY UNCOMFORTABLE AS IT MOVES AROUND A BIT. WHOULD REALLY LLIKE TO HAVE A SURGERY AND GET IT OUT,, BUT ALONG WITH TWO DIFFERENT LUNG CANCERS ALONE WITH EVERYTHING ELSE I DON'T THINK A DOC WOULD COME NEAR ME. I'M TOO MUCH OF A RISK FOR ANYTHING. NANCY SHORTSHOT

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@shortshot80 Praying that this growth can be treated so you will be more comfortable.

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@shortshot80

SHORTSHOT/NANCY)MOST OF THE BOATS ARE 22 FEET LONG. BY THE WAY I'M GOING FO THE HOSPPITAL AT 8AM IN THE MORNING FOR A BIOPSY ON THE FIST SIZE CANCER THAT GREW UP FROM MY GROIN TO MY RIBS ON THE LEFT SIDE. IT'S REALLY UNCOMFORTABLE AS IT MOVES AROUND A BIT. WHOULD REALLY LLIKE TO HAVE A SURGERY AND GET IT OUT,, BUT ALONG WITH TWO DIFFERENT LUNG CANCERS ALONE WITH EVERYTHING ELSE I DON'T THINK A DOC WOULD COME NEAR ME. I'M TOO MUCH OF A RISK FOR ANYTHING. NANCY SHORTSHOT

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@shortshot80, Hope you can remain the valiant and positive spirited warrior we've come to know a little better. Take good care of yourself and we'll pray an effective treatment will help.

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@lioness

@shortstop80 so sorry for your discomfort Are you in a lot of pain?

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SHORTSHOTNANCY.... AT THIS POINT I AM BLESSED WITH "NO" PAIN. NOT SURE ABOUT THE FUTURE THOUGH. NANCY

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@fiesty76

@shortshot80, Hope you can remain the valiant and positive spirited warrior we've come to know a little better. Take good care of yourself and we'll pray an effective treatment will help.

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THANK YOU SO MUCH, I DID NOT REALZE THAT I WAS A WARRIOR., BUT I LIKE THAT IMAGE... HOPEFULLY I CAN MAINTAIN THAT IN THE COMING MONTHS. SHORTSHOT/NANCY

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@shortshot80

SHORTSHOTNANCY.... AT THIS POINT I AM BLESSED WITH "NO" PAIN. NOT SURE ABOUT THE FUTURE THOUGH. NANCY

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@shortstop80 Now that is god news Nancy . I hope you will stay that way . God bless you

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@shortshot80

THANK YOU SO MUCH, I DID NOT REALZE THAT I WAS A WARRIOR., BUT I LIKE THAT IMAGE... HOPEFULLY I CAN MAINTAIN THAT IN THE COMING MONTHS. SHORTSHOT/NANCY

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@shortshot80, Happy to hear that you are not experiencing pain. You know the old saying: "if the shoe fits"..In this case, you the warrior !! Continue taking good care of yourself and keeping us informed. Best

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@fiesty76

@shortshot80, Happy to hear that you are not experiencing pain. You know the old saying: "if the shoe fits"..In this case, you the warrior !! Continue taking good care of yourself and keeping us informed. Best

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Shortshot/Nancy: I hope you have someone to drive you to appts., as I know you must have to go to the valley, either Salem or Portland, for specialized tests and treatments. If not, contact me personally so that we can try to set something up.

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@joyces, What a lovely, lovey offer to drive Nancy!! Never dreamed when I signed up for the Mayo Kidney group, I would meet so many, many wonderful people! Stars to you!

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@fiesty76

@joyces, What a lovely, lovey offer to drive Nancy!! Never dreamed when I signed up for the Mayo Kidney group, I would meet so many, many wonderful people! Stars to you!

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WOW! THANKS RIGHT BACK ACH YA!NANCY

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