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What to do/what not to -3

 Ever since we got our reports, we've been basking in the love and support of all our loved ones. Everyone has been trying to help, and we couldn't be more thankful. I feel blessed as everyone cares and has the best intentions. Nonetheless there were a few, who despite having the best intentions proved to be far from helpful. So I thought I would put together a list, to guide anyone who has a friend or family member in quarantine!

1. Don't call me and cry.  I know you are upset that all of us caught the virus, but between forcing the kids to drink glasses of water, and finishing up all that broccoli, I may not have the time to console you. I love you for being so emotional, but I don't want to dwell on what may have happened, and upset myself either. 🥰

2. Don't call us to discuss what we did wrong and if our immunity was too low. I don't have the answers, and at the moment I am only focussing on getting better. I am nebulizing the kids, giving them medicines and healthy food, and also trying to rest. I don't want to discuss what I could have done before I caught the virus. Maybe later we can talk about it.

3. Dont suggest that we get rid of the dogs, just to make life easier. The dogs are our family, and we love them. We feel sorry for them, as they can't do their long walks outside, and have to resort to peeing and pooping on the terrace. We want to get better quickly, so these fur babies can also get back to their chasing the neighborhood cat, sniffing random rocks, and barking at the other dogs.

4. Try and refrain from calling those in hospital (especially if you don't normally call them). If you want an update, I will be happy to send you the update I send all of our immediate family. My parents need all the rest they can get. 

5. Dont send me Covid statistics and articles. I've stopped looking at them. Now the focus is on getting better. Send me songs and funny videos instead.

Now here is what you can do...

1. Share your good news with us. I am starved for good news, so I love hearing about your baby's milestones, your weekend trek, your new love interest, a favorite ice-cream or kind of biriyani, or anything mundane.  I need incentives to get better, right? 😀

2. Continue sending me the silly jokes. I may have cried a lot recently, but I still enjoy laughing aloud. The sillier the joke, the better it is for me 😂

3. Send me your kids artwork and crafts. It is so comforting to see something a child has done. Today, a niece sent me images of a book her daughter has written, and it had me smiling for so long! Aliza, that's you 🥰😘

4. Keep messaging me. Nothing warms me more than knowing you are thinking about us. I always reply, coz the husband is always telling me I need to rest. So I lie in bed reading your messages 🤗❤️

5. Finally, pray for us. We need them. 





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  1. UnknownSeptember 4, 2020 at 9:13 PM

    I so enjoyed reading your diary. Positive thinking and such an honest and real account. Glad that you all are doing well.

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