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The double-edged sword of lockdown
For octogenarian Margaret Williamson, the Covid-19 lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 were a double-edged sword. New and positive experiences went hand in hand with time missed with family, friends and her community.
The good things first |
As someone approaching their nineties who has lived in the same area for over 60 years, I experienced some delightful things for the first time:
– having my morning coffee and reading a book in the local park while watching children play with lots of laughter – waiting for a takeaway while watching little ones from the local kindergarten having so much fun wearing little yellow vests and chasing balloons.
I've learned how to do my shopping online and have video chats with my daughter.
I learned how to watch our church service, and the funeral services for two dear friends, all online.
My phone rang constantly with friends checking up to see if I was okay and if I needed anything. I read seven books.
The not so good things |
All my family live out of Auckland so there were no visits and no hugs. I missed face-to-face visits from my wide circle of friends. There were no live church services, no op shop, no RSA – all of which I've been involved with for many years. But still, I was and am very thankful for my nice warm house, enough food, and for my age – reasonably good health.
Margaret lives in Auckland, still drives, is IT literate and has lots of friends. She is very involved in her community, including the church and her local op shop.