COVID, Mother, and the vacuuming
Recently I contracted COVID-19. Of course, I didn't know it was Covid until later that day. I woke up exhausted that morning but I always wake up exhausted no matter how much sleep I get so I didn’t think anything of it. I went to work and a couple of hours later I realized it wasn’t normal exhaustion. I was achy, feverish and I was weak. So, I told my boss I was going home. It wasn’t until later that day and after several home tests, I was indeed positive for COVID-19. I should stop right here and tell you reader(s) this isn’t a COVID-19 story. It is actually about my mother. My elderly mother moved in with me after my father passed. It has been interesting living with her. Anyway, I called my mother to let her I was sick and I was on my way home. There was a long pause. “Hello?” “Yeah. I’m here.” She replies. “Did you hear what I said? I’m not feeling well. I’m sick and I have a fever. I’ll be home soon.” Another long pause. “Ma. Are you liste