[Viva] Voices

Thu Mar 19 10:41:04 PDT 2020

Ditto Anne and Denise.

Love ❤,
M

On Thu, Mar 19, 2020 at 10:23 AM anne bonner <thewoodbuffalo at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Aw Shelly it's ok. Thinks are getting a bit freaky so I understand why
> you're feeling tense. Having reduced lung capacity sounds very hard in
> itself, and downright scary now. I hope you have support while you hole up
> and wait out this storm.
>
> Please reach out if you need anything, we are all here for you. 💕
>
> Anne
>
> On Thu, Mar 19, 2020 at 10:01 AM Denise Wozniak <deniseswozniak at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> 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
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Now seeing the morning sun rise from 1103-139 Clarence St.,
>>>>>> Victoria, 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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