I personally am in the get the vaccination camp. I am 'definitely', not probably and it was easy for me to make the decision. Who knows if I am right. I have only had one flu shot... ever... so why did this feel right? I knew the potential for side effects and in hearing other's stories, it made no difference if you were young or old, healthy or physically struggling, male or female. Some people had no side effects and others were in bed for days. And of course word on the street was that if you had a reaction that was good, it meant you were building a defense against Covid. Since I had no reaction is that bad? As with politics and medicine, you can find information on the web, in a magazine or in your own friend group to support or reject your thinking.
I decided for me. I got my 2 Mederna shots. I wear a mask in public buildings, but I am not obsessive about it in other places. My choice. I do not try to change minds for anyone else and the choice they have made and believe me I have friends in every category. It is their choice and I respect that.
I had a new volunteer opportunity recently. For several years now I have not given any thought or time to being a 'servant'. I have given no thought to the non-profits I volunteered with/for in the past. Russ was my opportunity, my joy, my place to give love and care. With no extra time, that became a past path... taking care of others outside my own home.
Since Russ died, I have known I must look beyond my immediate. I woke one morning and thought, 'I must do something more than cry for the next 15 to 20 years;. But what can I do?'
In my morning pages I realized I needed to volunteer. BUT... I needed it to be week by week and have the ability to say yah or nah each week; I was not ready to commit long term. Several friends from my study group volunteer at the vaccination clinic in town. Since one signs up for the clinic week by week, this is perfect. I get a Monday email and can decided if it will fit into my week.
This past Friday I was a 'supplier'. Here is what it looked like
I am ready for my next shift...