Wandering Along the Path: Right Speech

I just finished with the woman's group Zoom meeting for this month. We talked about appointments for the vaccine, what else? initially, and then more about how difficult the process can be. I suggested that we all contact any friends we know who might not have snagged an appointment, and give them phone numbers, details and other information. I told them I needed help. I was discouraged and it's my friend who caused me to perservere. We need to help each other. We set up our meeting for February, but others were saying by March we might be able to meet in the old way: with masks, six feet apart, outside. That would be progress instead of backtracking. That we have two doctors in the group is very informative, and one used to be my kids' pediatrician and the other my OBGYN. This networking support is so crucial. At least for me. I've noticed I'm more stressed not less, probably because the crisis has gone on so long and I, like everyone else, am so weary. This afternoon I'm going for another walk on another sunny day, trying to eat better, and feeling relieved after my best friend called yesterday and we talked last night. I pray everyone has people like I do to help us keep our perspective. Otherwise, it's freefall, and we have seen the results of that impulse in the news.