Amelia PA Blog

Covid-19 has changed all of our lives in many ways. The number of cases and number of deaths per day get chiseled into my brain each day and for some unknown reason – human nature probably – I hope that tomorrow brings less disastrous news.
I won’t be commenting on treatments as I am no authority. What I will be commenting on is some basic observations. My colleagues – PAs, Nurses, MDs and ancillary staff – they are all rock stars for fighting the fight. Seeing their bravery and seeing people out there flaunting themselves – running and biking without any face masks; queueing up for coffee (if it was for Covid testing then sure!), even police officers a few weeks ago not practicing social distancing in the least. People don’t seem to realize that this virus goes two ways – from themselves on to others and from others on to them; and in light of the fact that many are asymptomatic – makes me wonder what in the world is up with these folks. We don’t live in China, so our lockdown is not like theirs but I think it is time penalties be enforced.
The city’s homeless – there are a few regulars in my neighborhood. As a tax paying citizen I know that they can go to shelters but choose not to – but I wonder what’s happened to the cigar smoking homeless man always on 9th street and 5th ave; the other guy in front of La Bagel on 7th ave and a few other regulars.
The financial straits that people are now put in just makes me wonder how will this all go. I hope for humanity that we share what we can with each other. Community has taken on a different meaning now. Halloween and Easter are no longer holidays my kids will go out and take candy from strangers. My parents who are past retirement, know well enough to socially distance but I worry about the mental health impact it will have on them. I am not currently employed and a full-time mom in order to homeschool my children and permit my husband to continue to work from home – in the not so quiet at times space he eeked out for himself. I feel helpless but I know that it takes a village – we all have our roles to play. Humanity will not give up. We are fighters and we were given a brain that is inferior to none – Be smart – stay apart – keep safe!