The hope we embraced in early 2021 as we celebrated the availability of COVID vaccines, as we rolled up our sleeves for multiple doses, set us up for a disappointment. I think we assumed a level of immunity that we haven’t experienced with the latest variant – Omicron. It was an unrealistic expectation. Now we know.
For the sake of historical interest, I documented my experience with testing this week for signs of COVID infection. Having been exposed separately to friends or colleagues who tested positive, my son and I stayed at home until we could get tested to prove either our ability to rejoin the world or else our need to sleep in and stay at home this week.
Long lines at one of the busier testing sites in Wake County NC.Appointments take around 2 days from time of request; rapid tests are nowhere to be found right now.First day (my appointment), I had to show a QR code from my email confirmation of the appointment. Second day (Jaden’s appointment), no scans – just checked the email message to confirm day and time. (Scanners not working?)It took just 30 minutes to navigate the line and check-in to receive a self-test kit.Not a brain tickler … these are easy and painless. (I was tested in the hospital once during 2020 and that one WAS a brain tickler!)Keepin’ it negative! (Hoping Jaden gets the same result!)
I am grateful for the ways being vaccinated worked in this case. The symptoms I experienced were probably related to the battle my body waged against the Omicron invader. Does the regular cold virus even exist any more? Nah, it’s all COVID. 😂
Mother of 3, grandmother of 2; Executive Administrator by day, associate pastor by calling, worship leader by heart, singer, songwriter, blogger ... these are the hats I wear. Who I am is a woman "becoming". I appreciate the transformation process that God graciously allows us to experience and gratefully receive it!
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