Lorraine

@Thom and @charlene-marshall!!!

Greetings both.

All things considered, I am doing well and hope the same is the case on your ends.

NYC flattened the COVID-19 curve and altho some things are still not opened, I have been spending a lot of time outside with friends and family. In fact, I just returned from Lake George where I went for a couple of…[Read more]

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@charlene-marshall

Greetings Charlene:

I welcome the idea of participating in a Zoom call.

From my experience, Zoom calls are pleasant and an uplifting experience.

While walking, I blast my Spotify playlist. I do not want to use my earbud, as I want to know if others are around, which is rare. I may try Sirus Radio, to mix things up and since…[Read more]

@craftyone

Hi Judy: You raise a valid point. People here have been identifying smaller supermarkets, or even deli’s, in their respective neighborhoods, who deliver. I hope your community has similar alternatives, cause it is getting harder and harder to schedule deliveries from PeaPod etc, and then the recipient must then wait a few weeks for…[Read more]

@charlene-marshall

Hi Charlene:

I am doing well.

First and foremost I am doing Extreme Social Distancing. Doing many virtual social events with Zoom, House Party, Facebook Messenger and Google Hangout. I also do virtual workouts with YMCA 360 and YMCA @ home.

Thank you for your love and support of NYC!!!

Stay safe and well

@charlene-marshall

Hi Charlene:

I am doing well, keeping busy and upbeat. Also, regularly connect with my 8 year old SILLY self!

I find my various ZOOM groups to be very uplifting and fun. Also, enjoying my daily virtual YMCA classes. Today, I did an outside walk, enjoying the music of my Spotify playlist. I also limit COVID-19 television news,…[Read more]

Hi Charlene and thank you.

Unfortunately, and as you may know, things are not going well in NYC,with regard to the number of COVID -19 cases and deaths.

However, I am doing my best to stay off the radar, by social distancing, and fortunately that is going well.

Stay safe and well.

Lorraine

Some days <span class=”_5mfr” style=”box-sizing: border-box;”></span> I’m doing great — other days 💙 I’m okay.

I am trying to stay strong, but know as things worsen, that may be challenging.

I live on Staten Island, New York — a 25 minute ferry boat ride to Manhattan.

Currently there are 59,648 COVID cases in NYC and 965 deaths.

On Sta…[Read more]

Well said Miltont! Keep safe.

I will avoid large crowds and unessential travel.

Best wishes all!

I am afraid that Social Distancing will become my reality, especially if a 3′ distance, in public places is recommended … hopefully COVID-19 will burn out.

I just wrote a text to my pulmonologist, asking for guidance, given I am 61, have ILD and a heart PT.

In addition to the above postings, when in public places, I use a tissue or paper towel…[Read more]

@jaimeluciano

Hi Jaime:

A lot of good information and advice on this thread, and I hope it brings positive results.

I would like to add one other thing. I bought an adjustable bed a couple of years ago, prior to hip replacement surgery and find keeping my head elevated, while sleeping is an effective way to get rid of phlegm. Alternatively,…[Read more]

Hi Charlene: Glad to hear you are styling with the Apple 5. I am liking the functionality of the watch more and more. If I do decide to get one, I will let you know. Wishing you the best, Lorraine

Hi Charlene:

Glad to hear you received the Apple watch for Christmas!!!

If you were on the naughty list, there would be no hope for the rest of us. 🙂

Which watch did you get?, I am leaning toward the 5 if/when.

Best wishes,

Lorraine

@charlene-marshall

Hi Charlene:

Glad to hear you are on the mend, but sorry to hear you had been sick and hospitalized.

You will be the first to know if I am in need of additional support, I appreciate and value such resources. My therapy has made a difference!

By the way it looks like I will be going to South Africa for a few weeks next year…[Read more]

Hi Charlene:

I am doing well and hope you are too!

Thank you for letting me know about available online support groups, I will let you know if/when I might be interested. I have been seeing a therapist 1:1 for a few months now and that has been helping (altho I still have my moments) and I am even socializing again.

Happy holidays,

Lorraine

Hi Charlene: Maybe a group FaceTime IPF chat is in our future. Ha.