[Viva] Voices

Thu Mar 19 09:47:14 PDT 2020

Good morning,

I just want to say I am so sorry if you read my email as divisive. Anne, I
am truly sorry I snapped at you, I am not doing well.  I am scared and just
trying my best.  I start brand new meds today for my COPD and am nervous
about the potential side effects.

I was diagnosed with Severe COPD with 42% lung capacity last month and I am
starting Spiriva today which is a long acting bronchodilator in addition to
my rescue puffer.

My anxiety is heightened, along with also having been diagnosed with
Hypothyroid last month, adjusting to Synthroid- it seems to be starting to
make a difference - hard to determine what are side effects and what is
just anxiety and depression.

Anyways, I just wanted to send love out and say good morning- hope everyone
is hanging in there.  I am truly sorry if I offended anyone in any way.
Big hugs and love,
Shelly 💖

My answer is yes

On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 4:26 PM Margarite Sanchez <
margaritesanchez at gmail.com> wrote:

> My answer is YES.
> I like having a place to stay connected and to know what is going on in
> the community.
> A huge Thank You to Tami for maintaining the listserv all these years -
> that's been amazing!
>
> But my questions to all of you are:
> Do we want to be a larger entity than the listserv?
> Do we want to have a physical presence?
> Do we want to be able to have programming?
>
> virtual hugs to all,
> Margarite
>
> On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 12:52 PM M. L. <ggiggles2011 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> YES
>>
>> Melanie
>>
>> On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 11:16 AM pegfrank <pegfrank at telus.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Yes, from Peg. We are a diverse group connected by a virus.  I wonder if
>>> there is covid-19 community that offers support for those infected. One of
>>> the things that has kept me going the last couple of weeks is humour.  If
>>> it is helpful to others, let's also share that through VIVA. And toilet
>>> paper… :)
>>>
>>> On Mar 16, 2020, at 10:49 PM, Danielle Lucia <
>>> northern.islander at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Shelly... and everyone
>>>
>>> I don't know what to say exactly.  That is nothing new.   My voice to
>>> make a difference was never very loud.  In the past, when I could be
>>> physically present, I was good at hands-on grunt work.  Making ideas and
>>> plans was not my forte.  Likewise has it been for me as a member of VIVA.
>>> I am the quiet one who is rarely seen although, to be honest,  that has a
>>> lot to do with island remoteness.
>>>
>>> Isolation is not new to me.  In 3 decades I have grappled with HIV,
>>> tuberculosis, and chronic kidney disease.   Adopting a cloistered lifestyle
>>> was simply a practical side effect of  self-care.   Now we all face an
>>> imposed isolation that may go on for months rather than a few weeks.   In
>>> my experience, the narrowing scope of a life separated from society gives
>>> me very little of  import or interest to share with others.
>>>
>>> All that said, I sense that a line of communication, this VIVA list,
>>> should remain open because it seems to me that some of you may have ideas
>>> and plans for making something happen, whereas  I'm afraid I am so out
>>> of touch with community that I don't even have an idea of *what* is
>>> needed.   I can only have the *possibility *to contribute if this forum
>>> stays available.
>>>
>>> Stay safe out there!
>>> ♡ Danielle
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, Mar 16, 2020, 6:06 PM shelly tognazzini <shetognazzini at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Considering all, I am feeling like if ViVA needs to make a difference,
>>>> it does now.   If there are women that want to speak and share,  and use
>>>> this platform, now would be a good time.
>>>>
>>>> I am ok.  I am stocked up. My health is not as great.   I gradually
>>>> bought supplies, one can and a store at a time actually.  My recent
>>>> diagnosis of COPD scares me more than HIV.
>>>>
>>>> How many women are listening?  Speak up if you want ViVA to continue,
>>>> I think we need to recognize whether we actually have an audience or not.
>>>>
>>>> If not, then we can cease and redefine.  Just a thought.
>>>>
>>>> Hugs, looking forward to voices or a reason to stop worrying,
>>>> Shelly
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>
>>> - Peggy Frank
>>>
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>>> “
>>>
>>> *I have been and still am a seeker,but I have ceased to question stars
>>> and books;I have begun to listen to the teachings*
>>> *My blood whispers to me.*”
>>> - Herman Hesse
>>>
>>>
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