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| Elder Leonie's 70th birthday 2015. Missing from photo are 5 brothers. One brother predeceased us. |
There was
something about Sunday, March 15th.
That morning, I had made a list of people to contact and I started out
with the siblings. I sent a group text at 9:32 a.m.which said, "Siblings, checking to see how
you are all holding up during these trying times. Be safe."
A flurry of emails went back and forth with offerings of prayers, encouragement, advice, and heart emojis.
A flurry of emails went back and forth with offerings of prayers, encouragement, advice, and heart emojis.
"I am not playing with Corona…Mi tun chemist and expert on whipping Corona backside.”
Before this, I had stocked up on the items to make disinfecting wipes and sanitizer. But, why, why, did I threaten Corona!!!??? By the end of that evening, I would crawl into bed, not feeling well.
Entry, Wednesday, March 18, 7:32 p.m.:
"Who knew that after checking in on Sunday, I would be the one needing checking in on Monday. I woke with a temperature of 100.9 after shivering the whole night long. I have requested testing but because I don't have any other symptoms, and the fever is reduced, I am at the back of the line. I feel good, cooked and ate today. I am on self quarantine for the next 11 days. I have all I need in the house. Just ordered a 1000 piece jig saw puzzle. I am reading, playing games by my lonesome, including Scrabble and just lazing in front of the tv. You all stay safe, wash, wash, wash, and wipe, wipe wipe."
The flurry of emails started up again. And the phone calls. And the prayers. One of the best things that came from this was Family Zoom, started by baby sister (she is no baby), Annie. Family members join us from Canada, Jamaica and in the US - Georgia, Maryland, Florida, California, Chicago, Ohio, New York and New Jersey. We meet weekly, with scheduled activities. On Good Friday, brother/friend Rev. Ian Straker led us in a solemn service with family members from Jamaica, Canada and the US participating in the readings. We played Pictionary with nephew Kyle, won by daughter, Jo-Ann. Sister Leonie gave a tear jerker on her and daughter Simone's hospitalization for life threatening conditions and her gratitude to those who helped. She then took us through laughter at her dramatic presentation on aging. In our next Family Zoom, niece and psychologist Dr. Shari will help us get through these trying times.
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| Family Zoom 4/3/2020 |
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| FamilyZoom 4/25/2020 |
We are a large family, connecting directly or indirectly with the Larmond (my mother) and/or Miller (my father) side of the family. We are a blended family. Family is everything.
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| Beatrice Larmond "Granny B" |
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| Richard Larmond "Pappy" |
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| Trieva Larmond Miller & Alanzo Miller |
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| Family Reunion 2011 |
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| Family 2016 |
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| Brothers, sisters and spouses 2010 |
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| Nieces and nephews 2010 |
After surviving COVID-19, I started to write, giving birth to The Corona Chronicles, my daily thoughts and musings. I find writing therapeutic. It's my personal journey through COVID-19. It will give insight into the suffering, but also the goodness of people. Heather's Dawning is made up of my first (Heather) and pet (Dawn) names. It's my awakening. Covid-19 may have knocked me down, but it also awakened my creativity.
You're a gifted writer, Dawn, I mean Heather! and thanks for introducing us to your family this way. Wonderful pictures. Stay well!
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ReplyDeleteYou are blessed with a large, close family, Heather! And regular family reunions! I loved seeing the photos of your family. Barbara M.
ReplyDeleteHeather my girlie, how are you? You are correct. Family is everything and yes, I will continue to read your blog. Thank God you are COVID free. Pat H.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful family! And you are all so close and supportive! Continued blessings to you and your family! Stay well!
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