Dona (and all),
Thank you for the update. I don't know how practically this can be applied due
to your husband's recent surgery and sleeping much of the time but I've been
struck by the importance of the advice circulating from medical professionals
that lying on your back puts you at higher risk for developing pneumonia and
worsening breathing problems. I believe it's important to avoid lying on your
back for prolonged periods and to work on practicing taking deep breaths before
breathing troubles start or get serious.
Holding you, Paul, and your son in Columbus in the Light.
Juliet Isele
-----Original Message-----
From: Dona Boyce-Manoukian <donabman@xxxxxxxxx>
To: LHFMfreelist <langleyhill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tue, Apr 21, 2020 09:23 PM
Subject: [langleyhill] The virus
Friends: Just thought I would let you know as a follow up to my announcement
after Meeting on First Day asking for Holding in the Light for my husband,
Paul. We were tested yesterday for Covid-19 and he is positive. (I am
negative--so far). He had a bad day yesterday but today is much better. He
simply feels sick and has some body aches. Today he does not have any elevated
temperature and he has no problem breathing. We are in contact with the GP and
taking all the precautions possible plus good nutrition and pushing fluids.
Now, he just sleeps and rests most of the time. We have many friends,
including this LHMM community for which I am extremely thankful and grateful.
I am still active and attempt to take care of myself in this contaminated
environment. I get outside a lot and leave the windows and doors open when
weather permits. I don't need anything crucial. Two of our children live
nearby and do shopping for us. Our third child who lives in Columbus is head
of the IT for a law firm and he has been working overtime. He took a break
yesterday and went on a bike ride. He had a one person accident which resulted
in a fall and a fractured acetabelum. He had surgery this morning and is doing
as expected. Lots of pain... He expects to be discharged tomorrow or Thursday
which is a good move to get him out of the hospital as soon as possible.Be
well,Dona M.
