State of Emergency Covid-19 (Part 6 - Lockdown)

[Erato]

I am perfectly aware that there are people who pray and take some comfort in it.  What I don't understand is what good mandated mass prayer would do that individual private prayers would not do.

[louisa maud]

We all have a choice, still, thank God

Louisa Maud

[Albufera32]

And my answer remains the same - it gives hope to some, whilst not harming anyone else, so why not?

I don't see any sense in a mandated day of prayer, if by that you mean forced, but a mass day of prayer (ie people all over the world pray at the same time, to whichever higher power they wish) might help some

[youngtug]

Those that want to can go and pray, I'm fine with that but I do not want religious nuts trying to involve me.
And has for Oberamergau, I see they have postponed the play for 2 years

[Albufera32]

Indeed. In times such as these, we need toleration and compassion for others more than anything. (Except for a vaccine of course.)

[Annette7]

Following all the guidelines - isolating (not nice when you live alone) - I am classed as 'high risk' (72 with COPD) BUT seem to be being ignored by the NHS.   Family members with asthma and diabetes all got texts yesterday followed by letter today.   Me - had nothing.  Food delivery companies seem to working from NHS listings and as I'm not listed don't qualify for special delivery.

My niece sent me a link to register on the NHS website if I believe I should be on the list as 'at risk'.   This I have duly done but I shouldn't have had to do this.   

Feeling very down today - have great respect for all the NHS are doing and for what they are facing but today they are making me feel pretty worthless!

Annette

[louisa maud]

I am 77, got a text today, my husband didn't but he is more vulnerable than me , perhaps he will get a letter later later

Annette please don't feel down, it is a beautiful day here with the sun out, makes all the difference, I am amazed at how much I have got done today, things I didn't intend to do but somehow I have got a spurt on, so that is how I am filling my time, when it is all over hopefully I will have spare time to please myself and visit friends I haven't seen

Louisa Maud

[Annette7]

Thanks, louisa maud.   It's a beautiful day here too but just feeling overwhelmed at the moment.   No doubt I'll snap out of it in due course.

Annette

[familydar]

I'm in a similar situation to Annette, my GP told me last week I was vulnerable and to stay home but I don't strictly fall into any of the proscribed categories.  Like Annette, I've had to register myself, so big thanks to Annette and her niece otherwise I wouldn't have known to do so.

I agree, today has been a lovely day and I've been doing a bit of work in the garden - being confined to barracks I'm so glad I have some outside space.

Jane :-)