The day after John and I had our COVID booster shots, he had chills. We thought this was a reaction, even though he had not had a reaction from the other two jabs. During the day he developed symptoms of a head cold that worsened for several days. He felt so miserable that he went to the doctor, who treated him for a bacterial infection and swabbed his nose to test for COVID. Two days later the result was in – negative. Whew! Lise is coming from Denmark to visit, and the virus could have wrecked our plans. I realize millions of people around the world had plans disrupted, many permanently. We are grateful for this great favor.
Meanwhile, I continued to walk with Sadie in the morning. This quirky tree, one I have walked past for seven years, seemed to be grinning at me.
John was waiting at home for results of the COVID test, so David and I drove on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The trees were past peak, but the scenery is always beautiful, no matter what the season. As the sun went down, it shown on a mountainside and high-lighted the clouds. It was about that time John texted us, letting us know his personal COVID cloud was not a threat.
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Wow! That last picture is amazing. A sure sign that all is well. So glad John tested negative. I hope he is feeling better soon.
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Thank you. We love driving on the Parkway. Much of it will be closed soon for the winter.
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the only time being negative is good! Buy John a snowmobile for Christmas!
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Ha! Ha! If snow sticks AND lasts for two hours, we consider ourselves lucky.
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I’m glad that John is not sick with Covid. Your photo of the scene along the Blue Ridge Parkway is amazing. Pretty, pretty
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The mountains are lovely here.
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So glad to hear the test was negative! I am going for my booster shot and hopefully flu shot as well tomorrow. I may feel a bit rough for a couple of days but definitely worth it to dodge something worse this winter.
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I hope you won’t have a reaction to either of the shots.
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Thank you, Anne!
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Anne, great news that John’s test was negative and the visit from Lise can go ahead. Hope he’s feeling much better soon. Oh, the mountain view is glorious and uplifting, what an incredible place to visit and walk.
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The parkway on the mountain ridges is about 20 minutes from our house. We go there several times a year.
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Great news on the negative test. My husband had a bad reaction to his second shot back in April, mine was mild. I am scheduled for my booster shot Wednesday morning and left my day clear, just in case. Glad especially for your upcoming visit from Lise. Blessings, Michele
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If you’ve left the day clear, you won’t have a reaction. Vaxes know these things and act accordingly.
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Ha Ha. by the way, Donna and I continue writing. I am so grateful because we had both hit snags a nd slow downs. We have a long way to go but our collective time and prayer together continue to bear fruit.
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That is marvelous news, Michele.
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Thank you, scary exciting.
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Beautiful picture. I like.
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Views from that road are always great, except the few times we’ve driven through heavy fog.
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Yes, I like. Thank you so much you reply me.iam so happy.
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I enjoy your comments and like getting to know you.
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Iam so glad. You like.
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I’m glad John was negative for Covid after the shot. We know several people who have had Covid after the first and second shots. I think it’s a crap shoot really. What a lovely view in that last image. Heaven on earth!
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We’ll probably go on the Blue Ridge Parkway at least once while daughter Lise is here. She’s due to come tomorrow. We’re excited!
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Excellent outcome Anne, pleased for you and yours. Thank you for your beautiful photos/
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Beautiful picture! And so glad it wasn’t Covid.
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Whew, what a relief!
Your photos are postcard-perfect, Anne!
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Thank you, Ellie. I have happy accidents occasionally.
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A friend got terribly ill after her booster. It seems pretty unpredictable. I hope John recovers from the bug that took advantage of his body to sneak in.
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Thank you, John is making progress. He walked all the way to the stop sign this morning. That’s a mile and a quarter.
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It is quite a distance after a blow like that.
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Glad to hear John did not have covid….it can be a bugger. Hope he is feeling better!
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Beautiful drive photos, and great news on the covid test. 😁
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