[NFB-Lions] as of November 30.

[Bernadette Jacobs]

Oh Judy!!!!  I'm so sorry you got that dreaded crud!!!  Just know that
as you recover, you are in my prayers!!

Blessings,

Bernie

On 11/30/21, Judy Jones via NFB-Lions <nfb-lions at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi, Andy and Colette,
>
> I want to let you guys know, since you have been such wonderful Lions
> mentors, that I have decided to back out of all commitments, so I can
> continue to recover from long haul Covid.  Long haulers don't actually have
> Covid, have recovered, but get returning symptoms at random.  For me, these
> are mainly the fatigue, sometimes nausea and headache, but those are mild.
> The Covid fatigue is crazy-weird and comes and goes, too.
>
> The way long haul was explained to me is to imagine your body energy being
> like a phone battery.  Imagine waking up one morning, taking your phone off
> the charger and realizing it is only at 25%.  In that case, you want to save
> that energy for the essentials until you can get it back on the charger
> again.  So I'm taking time to "recalibrate the battery."  ―
>
> I learned that not only does physical activity reduce your charge, but also
> cognitive activities, i.e. computer work.
>
> In between symptoms, I have days where I am fine.  They don't know why only
> about 10% of Covid recoveries go into long haul, but rest is the number one
> help, plus pacing activities.
>
> Anyway, I have backed out of all my commitments, in order to use my energy
> reserves for maintaining the house and meals, and don't doubt that I will be
> back at my former energy levels in future.
>
> Carol and Rose Torset are taking over my secretarial duties as of December
> 1.  The exception to the above is that I am staying on the Skagit Transit
> Community Advisory Committee.  My term as Chair has ended and elections are
> taking place via e-mail this week.
>
> DG Ken Ball was at our last Lions meeting, and talked about the
> redistricting.  I was very surprised that we are to become District O and
> incorporate the clubs in Seattle.  At least I think I have my facts
> straight.  I realize that this isn't a right-away thing, but what a large
> territory for a district!
>
> I hope you all had a fun Thanksgiving with family as we did.  The girls and
> kids came up.  One of the hubbies couldn't join us because of work, and they
> only stayed a few hours, but so fun and spent some good quality time.
>
> Will stay in touch, and please feel free to do the same.
>
> As Always,
> Judy
>
> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings!"
>
> Hi, Milton and list,
>
> I want to let you guys know, since you have been such wonderful Lions
> mentors, that I have decided to back out of all commitments, so I can
> continue to recover from long haul Covid.  Long haulers don't actually have
> Covid, have recovered, but get returning symptoms at random.  For me, these
> are mainly just the fatigue, sometimes nausea and headache, but those are
> mild.  The Covid fatigue is crazy-weird and comes and goes, too.
>
> The way long haul was explained to me is to imagine your body energy being
> like a phone battery.  Imagine waking up one morning, taking your phone off
> the charger and realizing it is only at 25%.  In that case, you want to save
> that energy for the essentials until you can get it back on the charger
> again.  So I'm taking time to "recalibrate the battery."  ―
>
> I learned that not only does physical activity reduce your charge, but also
> cognitive activities, i.e. computer work.
>
> In between symptoms, I have days where I am fine.  They don't know why only
> about 10% of Covid recoveries go into long haul, but rest is the number one
> help, plus pacing activities.
>
> Anyway, I have backed out of all my commitments, in order to use my energy
> reserves for maintaining the house and meals, and don't doubt that I will be
> back at my former energy levels in future.
>
> It has been a pleasure getting to know everyone, and each of you have given
> us wonderful support.
>
> Wishing you all a blessed holiday season.
> Please feel free to stay in touch.
>
> As Always,
> Judy Jones
> sonshines59 at gmail.com
>
> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings!"
>
>
>
> Judy
> sent from the BS6 Android braille tablet
>
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