Feest Isolation Days –16 December
In an unprecedented British Medical Journal and Health Service Journal joint editorial, the medical magazine’s editors have weighed in on British Christmas plans. They said,
“We believe the government is about to blunder into another major error that will cost many lives.” They predict that on the current numbers of Covid, up to 19,000 people will be hospitalised by New Year. And that does not factor in Christmas travelling and “bubbling” where three households can mix over five days of Christmas.
Sadiq Khan the Mayor of London has called on Boris to change the Christmas rules as London begins its Tier Three status.
The rules are not a target! Matt Hancock told us at his latest press briefing that people needed to be responsible. And Professor Whitty was trying his best to calmly steer us all away from getting together. Children will still need their visit from Santa, but Granny and Grandad might, just might, have to be see on Zoom!
As a Granny who hasn’t hugged a grandchild since March, I get it! But with a vaccine around the corner, the hugs will have to wait a teensy bit longer. Put up a tree, enjoy the season, and use the phone or zoom. It’s not much longer to wait!
Sending and receiving gifts is different this year, but we have been blessed with all sorts of presents from many friends and the family. We would prefer to be in New Zealand, we would prefer to be with the kids. But as realists, we reckon the odds of being together and out of the virus’s way is probably the best thing to do at the moment.
Fill up on memories! Go through old photos and enjoy the experiences you have had in the past. Be grateful for what you have been able to do and be. Life is not on hold unless you press the button. Laughter helps.
Try this….for a quick tee hee! And if you’re still feeling glum, have another mince pie! Go on its nearly Christmas!
Enjoy!
With love
Kathy x