Hi Gerry, God I wish you were here. I am going crazy without you. I love you and miss you so very much.
Well the whole country is in lockdown now, along with the rest of the world. The coronavirus has swamped the world and is killing thousands of people. Hundreds a day across the world. People are only aloud to leave their homes once a day, and only for food, medicines and exercise. No contact with anyone. Shopping is restricted to only a handful of people at a time and they must stay at least a meter apart. There is limited stock available and some items are impossible to get. Like loo rolls, cheese, eggs and meat. I have not been out for nearly two weeks now, but I was naughty today and drove to Tesco in the village. I wanted to buy a few basic items to store and was desperate to buy a bottle of whisky so that I could have on my Birthday on Monday. I know the boys want to shop for me but I felt the need to get some today. It is so very lonely being so isolated with only Di for company. She is wonderful and wont always go for a walk. She is enjoying the sunshine at the moment, as the weather is more spring like at the moment
I fear that I will go mad with grief and loneliness. I am very tempted to join you right now. We could have being enjoying the peace and quite and free time together without interruptions and having lots of fun together. This situation is likely to last for several months. the whole summer in fact. I just hope that all our family stay healthy and well and that we all come out of this alive.
Life will be so very different when this is finally over. There will be lots of companies go bust and the price of living will go sky high. I worry about of boys because they are reliant on venues for work and they will not be able to afford entertainment for a very long time. I think Jamie might be alright as he is with BIMM. However poor Darren is at his wits end. He has no other way of earning money other than teaching which as you know is not enough on is own for him. Also his students will drop off due to parents not being ale to afford them when this is all over. The government is helping the employed by paying them 80% of their normal wage but there is nothing as yet for the self employed. I fear a package deal for them will be meagre and insufficient for normal survival.
Hopefully this situation will be over in a matter of a couple of months. I hope you are watching over us and keeping us safe.
I hope you are happy, healthy and well and having a fabulous new life. New freedom and experiences and being able to do anything your heart desires.
Until we meet again, please always remember that I always have and always will love you with all my heart. I could do with a hug and a kiss and a cuddle from you right now.
All my love forever and always.
Maggie XxX