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5. At their age I'd be scared to have them driving clear

Reply to Moostache (Original post)

Wed Apr 1, 2020, 01:50 PM

Apr 2020

across the country by themselves. Why didn't they fly home if they are that determined to go? Even if they were concerned about coming into contact with strangers, it would be over in a couple of hours.

Certainly it would be better than stopping in route for gas and food every day with people all around at roadside places that have no safety guidelines in effect. So many things could happen. The suspense would drive me mad.

Good luck to you all.

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Had a long conversation with my dad last night... [View all] Moostache Apr 2020 OP

Lovely post leftieNanner Apr 2020 #1

Thank you so much... Moostache Apr 2020 #3

Have to let that feeling go. Accept that you are powerless over some things and it is easier. Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2020 #20

I hope they are going to be ok. drray23 Apr 2020 #2

Thanks...they are in a car, but they must make frequent stops Moostache Apr 2020 #4

Traffic should not be too bad Scarsdale Apr 2020 #31

At their age I'd be scared to have them driving clear procon Apr 2020 #5

We tried to get them to do anything but drive to no avail... Moostache Apr 2020 #9

My dad was just like that too, and now that I'm of that procon Apr 2020 #11

One Day Following RobinA Apr 2020 #28

Hugs to you and yours... Sunriser13 Apr 2020 #6

Yeah having a sense of community, even in isolation, is going to get us through this. Initech Apr 2020 #7

But the Repubicans as a virus will still all be here. :( woodsprite Apr 2020 #21

Yes, that is a good point. Initech Apr 2020 #23

Excellent post DenverJared Apr 2020 #8

Simliar worries here, 30+ extended family over 60 scattered in at least 10 states. Brainfodder Apr 2020 #10

My heart goes out to you. Mickju Apr 2020 #12

I remember the long lines as you waited for your vaccine in the evenings... Dan Apr 2020 #13

Yes I rememberer the long lines too, and my friend crying.. Stellar Apr 2020 #14

Thank you for a beautiful and moving post. NNadir Apr 2020 #15

Thanks for sharing. Stay strong. Let us know when your parents get to Indiana. iluvtennis Apr 2020 #16

As I told many of my patient's family members TNNurse Apr 2020 #17

Nice post - thoughtful and sensitive packman Apr 2020 #18

May God bless you and your folks. spudspud Apr 2020 #19

I am 78 and my wife is 77. We both have pre-conditions. Hangingon Apr 2020 #22

Thank you for sharing. Godspeed to your parents for their safe journey back home. CountMyVote4Reality Apr 2020 #24

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Godspeed to parents! Anon-C Apr 2020 #26

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One of the best posts I've read on DU recently. coti Apr 2020 #29

Have they made it back yet? treefarmers Apr 2020 #30

Thank you all for the replies, thoughts and well wishes... Moostache Apr 2020 #32