Hey Fellow Colonials:

So, lets hope none of us get COVID.  This is obvious.  Within the last 2 weeks my 24 year old healthy son and I became infected.  My symptoms were much less severe than his.  His reaction to COVID has been a roller coaster since March.  First he was "we are not going anywhere" - then he was "I'm not in my 70s, I'm healthy, the chances are very low, and if I get it, it will be like a cold"  - then he was "it's getting bad again, we should all watch out where we go" - and then back to "I'm young...".  We think he became infected in a bar, but who knows?

He and I were at our beach house for the days before we started showing symptoms.  Coincidentally, he went back to our primary residence a few hours before he got the chills, etc., and my wife has been caring for him while I have been isolated at the beach.  

Well, 11 days later he has rid himself of the chills and fever, but now has a cough, respiratory issue, upset stomach, and SERIOUS fatigue.  He has a new found respect for this deadly menace and none of us want to imagine what would happen to an older person! 

I'm fine now, minor congestion and upset stomach (like a cold!).  But I am very fortunate as is my wife who has not contracted it.

The point of my post: My pearls of wisdom (which is nothing more than common sense), stay healthy by watching your weight and eating well, wear a mask, and don't take unnecessary chances.  Drill that into your loved one's heads too, even those who are young and healthy, and think it won't happen to them.  When you see photos of gatherings on social media, with all the hugging and kissing, just shake your head and mutter "what the hell are they doing?"

Stay safe out there fellow Colonials!