Bad news

[underpants]

Family member tested positive last week.
Just need to vent a bit.

This is flat out tearing me up. My wife is taking this better than I am.

Older relative in Georgia but not Atlanta. They are in the ER awaiting getting admitted because the hospital is swamped. EMT kept their phone worried the chaos at the hospital would result in them loosing the phone. Madness. We are 9 hours away but we do have family there.

Sorry. Trying to be very nonspecific. It’s bad.

[regnaD kciN]

1. So sorry to hear this...

Also, f*ck Trump and any other Republican who shrugs off the new surge with "well, Americans just have to learn to live with it."

[33taw]

2. I am sorry to read this. Take care, sending good

thoughts your way.

[dem4decades]

3. you're in the hell we hope we don't find ourselves in. good luck.

[underpants]

12. The worst part is the hospital

This person went and came back. Retirement home. Top flight. Then they went back and I know that ....whew...many die alone. Absolutely ripped up about this. Walk outside regularly to keep my crying private from my wife and child. I’m supposed to be strong. That’s what I’ve been told my whole life.

[MustLoveBeagles]

32. I'm so sorry this has happened to your loved one

Sending good vibes to your relative and a virtual hug to you. Hang in there.

[tblue37]

33. Don't hide your tears from your wife. Let her hold & comfort you while you cry. That's

one of the ways our loved ones can comfort us, and one of the reasons to have loved ones.

I hope your relative gets well.

[soldierant]

76. Strong men cry. Dammit.

The only people of any gender who doon't cry are those who have no feelings.

[EarnestPutz]

4. I'm sorry that you have to have this burden. Really hope that they do well.

[Nevilledog]

5. Sending you and yours all the strength you'll need.

Keep us updated, please.

[a kennedy]

6. Damn........

Just hope all you wish for comes through for you.

[soothsayer]

7. Sorry for all involved

Stay strong

[spanone]

8. Wishing the best.

[LAS14]

9. My sympathies. nt

[blm]

10. ((oldfriend))

[handmade34]

11. best wishes

[Demsrule86]

13. So sorry.sorry good vibes, prayers...

[onecaliberal]

14. Sending you strengthening vibes.

[live love laugh]

15. I'm so sorry. nt

[babylonsister]

16. I hate reading this,

thank you for letting us know. What a nightmare.

[Solly Mack]

17. I'm so sorry, underpants.

Please keep us posted.

Hoping for the best outcome.

[dweller]

18. you know

we'll all be in you shoes one day, so stay strong, stay positive
we're here for you


✌🏼

[Zoonart]

19. (((((underpants))))))

[greatauntoftriplets]

20. I'm so sorry to hear this.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

[malaise]

21. Sending vibes

[ooky]

22. This is the news we all fear. Everyday.

Wishing the best for you.

[Alliepoo]

23. I'm so sorry.

Sending you a ((hug)), sending good, healing vibes to your loved one and hoping for the best.

[revmclaren]

24. I'm so very sorry. Sending you and your family good vibes

and hugs.

[Maru Kitteh]

25. I'm sorry WHY did the EMT keep their phone? That seems very irregular.

I cannot even imagine the hell of facing this illness in the American South or states like FL, TX and AZ right now.

Your family has all of our thoughts and wishes.

[underpants]

36. The EMT left it with a nurse at the retirement home

He said the hospital was to chaotic and she could lose the phone.

[Maru Kitteh]

44. I guess the intention was good I just dislike taking someones means of communication

In such a stressful, dangerous situation.

Please do keep us updated about everything. I worry so much for all of us.

[crickets]

26. I am so sorry. All the strength and love to you and your family.

[DarthDem]

27. Oh, No, I Am So Sorry

So sorry to hear this. Hopefully all will be well. My very, very best to you and your family member.

[Dreampuff]

28. Hugs and prayers

To you and your family. It's okay to cry.

[SammyWinstonJack]

29. Very sorry.

[brer cat]

30. I'm sorry, underpants.

Sending vibes your way and hoping for the best outcome for your relative.

[nolabear]

31. It's so hard to be far away. Good wishes to you all.

[underpants]

35. It won't be any good to be there

This person was in a rehab situation and her husband of 60 years came by her window everyday. They had dinner together through the window every other day.

We could go but to what end?

[G_j]

38. That is really touching

such a heartbreaking situation

[nolabear]

53. I know. There's no good answer. I'm so sorry.

[MontanaMama]

34. Oh no.

I am holding you and yours in my thoughts. I’m so sorry this is happening.

[spooky3]

37. Very sorry; I hope things improve and that you can drive there soon.

[mgardener]

39. I am so sorry

I hope things go well for them.
Just had this conversation with a friend today.
Worried about relatives.
Prayers for you and your family.

[smirkymonkey]

40. I'm so sorry to hear this, underpants.

Wishing you and your family the best of luck. You can always come here to vent when you need to. Please keep us posted.

[Hekate]

41. Underpants, I'm so sorry. This is what we all fear deep down, and well damn. Hugs & good thoughts

...and blessings for all in your family.

[hamsterjill]

42. I'm so sorry.

I’ve said a prayer for this person and all others affected. I hope that’s okay with you as it is my practice.

Peace and comfort to you and your family as you navigate through this.

[SunSeeker]

43. I'm so sorry. May you and your famy member have strength and get through this.

[ancianita]

45. So sorry you and your loved ones are suffering.

Take good care of yourself, and please allow yourself to cry whenever.

[kimbutgar]

46. Sorry

[pazzyanne]

47. Sending hugs and prayers to you and your family.

The virus has found my little community of 424 people (4 confirmed cases), so we all face this in the near future. In the meantime, stay strong and know we are here for you.

[czarjak]

48. But, but...

“Be thankful “ and “Count your blessings” from the thoughts and prayers crowd? That’s what I’m hearing here.

[gademocrat7]

49. Sending prayers and hugs to you and your family.

Take care. We are with you, underpants.

[peacebuzzard]

50. I am sorry to hear this.

I have no words, except these are terrible times we are in. My deepest sympathies for your family. Please stay safe and I hope for the best out of these tragic circumstances.

[ismnotwasm]

51. Wow. So hard when it hits close

I am so sorry, I hope everything turns out better than expected

[Dem2theMax]

52. Along with everyone else, I am so sorry to hear about this.

I totally get that you are taking a walk so that you can spare your family seeing your tears. But you really need them right now. It's okay to lean on each other.

And we are all here for you. And we will all be pulling for your family member to get through this and to recover fully and completely.

[LuckyCharms]

54. I'm sorry. Sending you and yours my best wishes.

[KentuckyWoman]

55. K&R to show support

[electric_blue68]

56. Strength to you and all involved.

[Squidly]

57. Prayers and good vibes to you and your family

Hang in there...its ok to let it all out..holding it in does much more harm than good.

[Raine]

58. ((((((Hug)))))) ❤ nt

[murielm99]

59. I am so sorry.

Any one of us could be experiencing this. I am sorry it is you.

Actually, I am sorry it is anyone at all. But we know you and care about you.

Please accept my prayers and good wishes. It may not be much, but I am sorry.

[Maxheader]

60. Safety, well being and peace of mind...

For you and your family and friends....

[niyad]

61. Sending healing vibes and energy for your loved one, for your whole family. Know that

your Du family is here for you.

The idea that men must not cry, must "be strong" Is, to my mind, incredibly destructive. Tears are cathartic, they show that we care.

Wishing all the best for your family

[MerryBlooms]

62. So sorry, underpants. Sending you big hugs from Oregon.

[TrishaJ]

63. So sorry....

[McCamy Taylor]

64. Taking away the phone? Makes no sense.

[ananda]

65. I'm so sorry.

Best wishes for a good outcome.

So far, I only know one person who got Covid.
She was a player at my bridge club, and she
died of it because her health was already
compromised. Such a lovely person, too.

And eeks, EMS was in the driveway of my
apt complex this morning. I saw it after my
walk, and I was still wearing my mask. I
wear a mask everytime I leave my place now.

[denbot]

66. Sorry underpants.

Best thoughts to your relations.

[pandr32]

67. So sorry to hear this

[calimary]

68. I'm so sorry to hear this.

Good that you can vent about it here, although I realize that's small comfort.

Let us keep a vigil with you. Please keep us posted, okay?

Virtual hugs!

[tishaLA]

69. I'm so sorry you and your family are going through this

[AC_Mem]

70. I'm very sorry - please keep us updated

I am sending loving light to you and your entire family for the best possible outcome.

2020 can't end soon enough for me.

[bdamomma]

71. Sorry for your news

this virus is taking its toll on everyone. So sad. We are here underpants.

[cayugafalls]

72. Sorry to hear this.

Give yourself permission to feel. It's OK.

Hug those close to you.

Sending you love and prayers.

[moonscape]

73. Very sorry. The nightmare for all of us except now

you are forced to go through it.

Hope your family member gets through this and without damage.

Unspeakably hard.

[XanaDUer2]

74. So sorry to hear this

nt

[wendyb-NC]

75. Sorry to hear that,

Sending prayers, good vibrations, healing energy, to them and you.

[sheshe2]

77. Love to you and yours, underpants.

Please take care of yourself.