[Viva] Voices

Thu Mar 19 09:57:55 PDT 2020

We all know your're a bright, beautiful and lovely person, Shelly.  We're
all on the edge right now but we will get through!  Love to you, my friend.
Denise

On Thu, Mar 19, 2020 at 9:47 AM shelly tognazzini <shetognazzini at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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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>>>> BC V8V2J1
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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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