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33. I liked the no regrets part. It's sad, but there are situations where it's good to meet in person.

Sun Aug 22, 2021, 07:38 PM

Aug 2021

My sister Nancy is 88, and was just diagnosed with cancer. My other sister lives nearby. So, my wife, daughter, and mI...all vaccinated went up to see them along with Nancy's children. All vaccinated. I felt it was important to see my sister.
Sometimes you just have to do it.

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72. Vaxxed. Now dead from covid. [View all] KentuckyWoman Aug 2021 OP

;-( elleng Aug 2021 #1

None of them have even moderate symptoms KentuckyWoman Aug 2021 #6

There must be consequences Tiger8 Aug 2021 #72

no regrets Skittles Aug 2021 #2

That is so frightening: we are 74 this year & having to decide all over again whether to ... Hekate Aug 2021 #3

yes. Tetrachloride Aug 2021 #9

There's no decision. There is no such thing as "careful but unvaxxed." Scrivener7 Aug 2021 #10

i took that to mean the children. nt. druidity33 Aug 2021 #12

Ah. But still, if you can avoid contact with even unvaxxed kids, now is the time to do it. Scrivener7 Aug 2021 #14

Exactly. AZ8theist Aug 2021 #42

Seems like a lot of relationships are breaking up that way. Scrivener7 Aug 2021 #45

It's so frustrating to deal with people like that, I know. I was so grateful that a son's friend pnwmom Aug 2021 #25

Even vaxxed people can infect you and others. wnylib Aug 2021 #85

So sorry. Kath2 Aug 2021 #4

Two of my husband's relatives as well MaryMagdaline Aug 2021 #5

Covid is weird. LisaL Aug 2021 #7

True. My purely anecdotal observation is that diabetes MaryMagdaline Aug 2021 #13

I had an elderly un-vaccinated relative with diabetes and bunch of other conditions and LisaL Aug 2021 #16

diabetes is a HUGE risk factor janterry Aug 2021 #73

Age is also risk factor MyMission Aug 2021 #81

How true! That makes it even more scary. BigmanPigman Aug 2021 #15

So true. Hubby and I were talking about that this morning. tanyev Aug 2021 #18

Weird is one word for it. I swear this virus has a mind. I can.. albacore Aug 2021 #19

A timely read! Trashcan Man, Walking Dude, the descriptions make them real. Couldn't put it down. Evolve Dammit Aug 2021 #38

King's best work imo Unwind Your Mind Aug 2021 #54

I think so too. Have you read "The Talisman"? Co-wrote with Peter Straub. very good Evolve Dammit Aug 2021 #56

Yes but it's been a long time ago Unwind Your Mind Aug 2021 #64

Shining yes, Dr. Sleep no. I liked the Dark Side (very dark!) and Thinner. Tommyknockers also. Evolve Dammit Aug 2021 #68

Love that book. First of his I ever read. AllyCat Aug 2021 #89

True. I caught Covid last December in spite of taking all recommended precautions. totodeinhere Aug 2021 #26

An acquaintance this morning, same story GusBob Aug 2021 #8

My best to you and the family of your acquaintance. KentuckyWoman Aug 2021 #55

School nurses are overwhelmed. Tetrachloride Aug 2021 #11

Texas has a solution for that. Sucha NastyWoman Aug 2021 #40

I am relieved I am a retired school nurse mgardener Aug 2021 #75

I am relieved that I am retired, period. wnylib Aug 2021 #86

I had to decide to stop going to Sunday Mass, after such joy went I was able to resume No Vested Interest Aug 2021 #17

Yeah, we had to pull it back too. KentuckyWoman Aug 2021 #27

I've been going to the gym for the past2 months, but I'm about to suspend my Nay Aug 2021 #90

Vaccine mandates must start tomorrow upon FDA approval. Jon King Aug 2021 #20

No, we should allow the excuse that they cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons. totodeinhere Aug 2021 #23

Nope, the CDC found no medical conditions that prevent vaccination. Jon King Aug 2021 #34

what about autoimmune conditions like Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis yellowdogintexas Aug 2021 #37

I have Rhuematoid. I could vax. KentuckyWoman Aug 2021 #59

I have psoriatic arthritis and vasculitis Maggiemayhem Aug 2021 #61

Totally untrue. totodeinhere Aug 2021 #48

Then the CDC is wrong. KentuckyWoman Aug 2021 #57

My wife is like that, only they've been trying for nearly 40 years. lagomorph777 Aug 2021 #77

you do know that there are people who janterry Aug 2021 #74

I'm sorry to hear about the illness and deaths suffered by those fully vaccinated people totodeinhere Aug 2021 #21

I don't think we should filter info so as not to discourage vaccines. NH Ethylene Aug 2021 #44

You are assuming that anti-vaxxers have any logic or reasoning skills. totodeinhere Aug 2021 #51

+1 Wednesdays Aug 2021 #50

To be clear ... GET THE VAX. KentuckyWoman Aug 2021 #60

The vaccinated need to hear stories like this. Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #65

No, I would not want to hide the truth. totodeinhere Aug 2021 #84

The problem among vaccinated people isn't that they Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #91

Please do not put words in my mouth. I did not say that breakthrough infections are rare. totodeinhere Aug 2021 #92

You actually did. Re-read your post. Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #93

Yes, this! Random Boomer Aug 2021 #87

This is heartbreaking. yardwork Aug 2021 #22

are you saying she had had both vaccines? MFM008 Aug 2021 #24

Yes. KentuckyWoman Aug 2021 #29

Unrec ProfessorGAC Aug 2021 #31

It's not too late for you to go get your second dose. LisaL Aug 2021 #32

Why didnt you get the second shot? Blues Heron Aug 2021 #35

People say the same about seatbelts- People still die in wrecks Thtwudbeme Aug 2021 #36

Exactly. LisaL Aug 2021 #43

Did the first one harm you? What on earth are you on about? vanlassie Aug 2021 #41

The first one MFM008 Aug 2021 #94

Lots of exaggerations and may haves and why bothers vanlassie Aug 2021 #96

That's probably why the booster shot is coming out in September. NH Ethylene Aug 2021 #46

Not getting the second shot means you didn't actually get vaccinated obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #69

That's no reason not to get the second shot wryter2000 Aug 2021 #79

Cardiac MFM008 Aug 2021 #95

Did your doctor tell you not to get it? wryter2000 Aug 2021 #97

no, how could he know what MFM008 Aug 2021 #98

You'd better talk to a doctor wryter2000 Aug 2021 #99

Ive seen multiple MFM008 Aug 2021 #100

I assume you don't wear seatbelts either? lagomorph777 Aug 2021 #80

Don't forget stop signs. Jakes Progress Aug 2021 #83

RIP Ohio Joe Aug 2021 #28

Sobering. Factor in our Deplorable idiots and we have a long road ahead. NoMoreRepugs Aug 2021 #30

I liked the no regrets part. It's sad, but there are situations where it's good to meet in person. patphil Aug 2021 #33

Very sad that despite the vigilance, one event of joyful reunion. Sorry for the loss of your friend. Evolve Dammit Aug 2021 #39

I see she declined the vent. I'm trying to decide if I should do the same if ever in that boat. NH Ethylene Aug 2021 #47

It is individual. KentuckyWoman Aug 2021 #49

You need to put her cardiac issues in your OP obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #70

Yet no comparison to Cryptoad Aug 2021 #52

Especially since the OP states later obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #71

Agreed. Snackshack Aug 2021 #53

I'm sorry you lost a friend, and her family is suffering. Bluethroughu Aug 2021 #58

I'm very sorry for your loss but Jarqui Aug 2021 #62

Thanks for sharing, KYW. I hope they never need to tell that child what happened. KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2021 #63

I went to a family funeral last week, my Dad's cousin died of Covid. Rhiannon12866 Aug 2021 #66

This one hit me hard The Blue Flower Aug 2021 #67

Keep masking. No family get-togethers. No letting our guard down. lagomorph777 Aug 2021 #76

Very sad wryter2000 Aug 2021 #78

That is why we stay home. Texaswitchy Aug 2021 #82

This Delta variant is really scary fescuerescue Aug 2021 #88