[Viva] Voices
Charlene Anderson
pickles4 at shaw.ca
Thu Mar 19 11:15:06 PDT 2020
Ditto.
Sent from my iPhone
> On Mar 19, 2020, at 10:49 AM, Margarite Sanchez <margaritesanchez at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> 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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>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> “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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