Hi. We’re back after a long hiatus! Here’s what we’ve been up to…
In March of 2020 we went on our first ever “real” vacation. Having been dog moms since we partnered in 2011, with as many as 3 senior dogs in our care at a time, left us with few travel options. Every summer we would rent a dog friendly chalet and pile into the car with leashes and dog toys crates, blankets and treats and spend a week swimming and splashing at the lake and roasting marshmallows by the fire.
When the last of the pack passed away in late January ( see our last blog to read our tribute to Shannon) we knew that this would afford us a travel opportunity. This brings us to Spring Break 2020…. When Covid-19 was not a global pandemic but a situation that was only out of control in China and Italy.
As a result, we booked our dream trip! A weekend in NYC, a 7 day cruise to the Bahamas with a pit stop in Florida, where we made our first visit to Walt Disney, Magic Kingdom!
We vlogged about these adventures and you may view them here….
So, little did we know and despite having taken every precaution, it turned out that we were actually smack in the epicentre of a global pandemic, it still came as a shock to us that we actually caught Covid-19 somewhere along the way!
Here’s what happened…. We got home and started to feel sick…
A week later we got tested. A day later we got the results. It wasn’t until months later that we actually felt better.
What have we learned from this encounter with covid?
1. family, neighbours and friends are a lifeline because without them you will starve to death (until you figure out how to order from Walmart or Provigo, then you will be ok)
2. the police will come over late at night and aggressively shine a flashlight in your home accusingly because some other neighbour has falsely identified you as a covid spreader going around the streets and coughing uncontrollably
3. it’s really scary to have a virus that people are repeatedly dying from all around the world and you are continually being forwarded stories and being told about shortages of ventilators and 30 years on life support in the ICU with no pre-existing health conditions.
4. I can take and tolerate A LOT more asthma medication than I believed was humanly possible.
5. Even if I am not in a praying state of mind, others will carry you and hold you up in surprisingly wonderful ways
6. I am so lucky to have a wife who takes such impeccable care of me. (actually, who am I kidding? This I already knew! Dragon is the best! Full stop)
7. Working on a computer, seated comfortably at a desk with a hot mug of tea can have the same effect on the body as doing manual labour like moving appliances or roofing, when one has covid.
8. Sleep and rest are necessary for recovery and not to underestimate their importance and power
9. This virus is really scary and unpredictable and even if you think you are feeling better, don't get caulky because you will likely feel worse again
10. Even if you take every precaution, wash your hands, keep a distance, have a healthy lifestyle, avoid contact with others, stay out of elevators and closed spaces, work out, eat vegan, take vitamin d, probiotics and cold FX with Zinc every day, you can still get covid-19
Please stay safe….
Love,
Dragon + Bunny