last week the young man with whom i consult about my laptop had called after a long silence to say that he had just got out of the hospital where he had been for almost a month because he contracted COVID. it would not have been a problem had he not have an infection four months ago from a spider bite so his immune system hadn't fully recovered and was compromised. and this is a very healthy and energetic young person who eats healthy and sensibly and exercises on a regular basis. also last week, i received news that a person i know quite well had died from complications due to the virus.
i got quite depressed today when i learned that my oldest grandson and young granddaughter tested positive for COVID. when it hit so close, especially people in your family that you really love, it affects you emotionally more than anything else. thing, too, is (and i don't know if it's a good or bad thing) that they live in another province so i cannot even go and see them grands even from a distance. they're both fine though, no fever or anything like that. the little girl got it from school; the boy got it from work, most probably.
i was supposed to start a new painting project but i don't feel up to it; i thought i better not push myself lest the outcome is a disaster. so my offering for tonight is another easy-peasy emulation of the artist victoria ivanova. here's the original https://500px.com/photo/203123895/draw-a-rainbow-for-me!-by-victoria-ivanova
Love this picture. It's one of my favourite of hers.
Sadly many people worldwide are still not taking this virus seriously. It's not nice to hear that friends and family are suffering or have succumbed to the virus.
very creative!
I'm so sorry that you are so closely affected by this horror. The world is a different place now. Even here where the case numbers and deaths are so low I have quite a few connections to people with either deaths or long term effects in young people. please allow yourself to just move through the feelings, it's real!
Such a cool image. All my family in Lubbock have recovered from Covid. They say they are still tired but the doctor said that will linger. The strain now, at least here in Texas, is milder, thank goodness. Your young family members will be okay I’m sure. I like your image and title. We could all use a rainbow paintbrush right now! 🤗
Incredibly well done which is no surprise. Serendipitous that there is also a song title that fits!
One of my grands has it And I know of people that have passed because of it. I think it will be with us for a while yet and we just need to carry-on as best we can. You are right about the impact it has on us when we are personally involved with people dealing with it.
I like your Victoria Ivanova pictures a lot!
I'm sure your younger family members will be OK - we are still waiting for a negative test for Nadya.... $&%#* virus!
It might be easy-peasy for you Vikki, but I wouldn't have a clue as to how to go about creating an image like this. I'm sorry to hear about your grandies and friends. Stay safe.
I'm so sorry to read about your family/covid news and wishing them all an easy recovery. On a happier note, love your photo and thank you for introducing me to such a creative photographer.
I hate to hear that about your family and friends. I have a niece who had it fairly early on but she only had mild symptoms and recovered quickly, thank goodness. I've known a number of people who have been diagnosed but thank goodness they are not in my "bubble." I like your photo from yesterday. Probably a good idea not to start a project without being totally psyched about it.
A great image, well done. And so sorry to hear of those close to you. Sadly, it seems most of the world doesn't take this thing seriously until it affects them personally. All the best to your grandkids.
I am smiling as I back track through your project... so glad someones being creative and so glad the grands are doing well. You are so right, when it hits close to home it's a whole different story.
We have two close friends who are recovering from it and one of the photo club members is also recovering from it. It's not easy, but thankfully when people are so young it doesn't completely wipe them out. Hang in there- and when you're ready to take on that new canvas, you'll know.
Sadly many people worldwide are still not taking this virus seriously. It's not nice to hear that friends and family are suffering or have succumbed to the virus.
I'm so sorry that you are so closely affected by this horror. The world is a different place now. Even here where the case numbers and deaths are so low I have quite a few connections to people with either deaths or long term effects in young people. please allow yourself to just move through the feelings, it's real!
One of my grands has it And I know of people that have passed because of it. I think it will be with us for a while yet and we just need to carry-on as best we can. You are right about the impact it has on us when we are personally involved with people dealing with it.
I'm sure your younger family members will be OK - we are still waiting for a negative test for Nadya.... $&%#* virus!