Community news

Having heard that there were cases of Covid-19 at the Champlain Hospital, Pastor Beryl had been trying for some time to get in touch with Pamela, our inside ministry liaison there. Beryl finally heard from her last week and was sorry to learn that Pamela had herself been ill with the coronavirus but is finally feeling stronger. Pamela also reported that Phyllis and Anne had been infected but were both now in a “green” or recovery zone. Pamela is anxious to see SouthWest folk again.

Lil Jones reports that there are only two Covid cases remaining at the Floralies LaSalle, after reaching a height of 96! Lil herself has remained well – just bored and in need of a haircut, she says. The Floralies is allowing family caregivers in, and is now allowing residents to go outside and meet visitors as long as social distancing is maintained.

I called Shirley Robinson to find out how things were going at the Cavalier LaSalle, and was sorry to learn that she is back in hospital! The wound from her heart surgery became infected so she is back getting pumped full of antibiotics and will have to undergo a second surgery. Typical Shirley, when the plastic surgeon came by to discuss the procedure, she asked him if he could throw in a free facelift while he was at it. We love you Shirley and we pray for a swift end to all your troubles.

This week I also spoke to Doris Smith, who has been pretty much confined to her apartment since March. Luckily, given the last week, she has an air conditioner. She also has a son and daughter-in-law who live downstairs, so they have done all her errands for her. She says she misses SouthWest and is eager to be back at church.

Amy