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NEWS UPDATE 3/18/2020: A message from Diana:
Hello all,
I am in the middle of the second week of lock down here in beautiful Italy and all is well for me. Friends and family in the north of Italy are into their 4th week of seclusion. All are trying to keep it together. The day typically starts with the usual news programs that are 95 % dominated with information and statistics about the COVID-19 virus. If you change the channel and watch something other than the news, you are reminded by public service announcements to wash your hands, maintain a safe distance from others, do not go out unless it is for groceries or medicine etc...it is basically impossible to escape news of the virus.
I am happy that I am in a place that has chosen to be proactive in stopping the spread of the coronavirus. However, as I was having breakfast this morning, it struck me that the media has given little or no attention to those that have succumbed to the nasty grip of this deadly virus. Here in Italy, as well as in other places in the world, we have seen thousands of people recover from the virus, but we have also seen hundreds per day die. Death is never pleasant, but in the cases of those passing from COVID-19, most have suffered alone and in quarantine, tragically saying last goodbyes to loved ones via WhatsApp or Face Time. To add insult to injury, to stay healthy we are not able to congregate in crowds; now, those that perish are not having a proper funeral. Loved ones can not pay respect one last time to those that are gone.
My message today is to urge you to follow whatever rules are being enforced. Wash your hands, avoid hand shakes, keep a healthy distance from others and work from home if you can, but also, please keep in mind the thousands that have suffered and died alone because of this awful virus. Say a prayer, take a moment of silence, close your eyes and wish them well. Remember that together we will overcome this difficult time.
Love and Peace,
Diana
Hello all,
I am in the middle of the second week of lock down here in beautiful Italy and all is well for me. Friends and family in the north of Italy are into their 4th week of seclusion. All are trying to keep it together. The day typically starts with the usual news programs that are 95 % dominated with information and statistics about the COVID-19 virus. If you change the channel and watch something other than the news, you are reminded by public service announcements to wash your hands, maintain a safe distance from others, do not go out unless it is for groceries or medicine etc...it is basically impossible to escape news of the virus.
I am happy that I am in a place that has chosen to be proactive in stopping the spread of the coronavirus. However, as I was having breakfast this morning, it struck me that the media has given little or no attention to those that have succumbed to the nasty grip of this deadly virus. Here in Italy, as well as in other places in the world, we have seen thousands of people recover from the virus, but we have also seen hundreds per day die. Death is never pleasant, but in the cases of those passing from COVID-19, most have suffered alone and in quarantine, tragically saying last goodbyes to loved ones via WhatsApp or Face Time. To add insult to injury, to stay healthy we are not able to congregate in crowds; now, those that perish are not having a proper funeral. Loved ones can not pay respect one last time to those that are gone.
My message today is to urge you to follow whatever rules are being enforced. Wash your hands, avoid hand shakes, keep a healthy distance from others and work from home if you can, but also, please keep in mind the thousands that have suffered and died alone because of this awful virus. Say a prayer, take a moment of silence, close your eyes and wish them well. Remember that together we will overcome this difficult time.
Love and Peace,
Diana
UPDATE 3/18/20: Kindly note our office in Rocky River will be closed in accordance with the COVID-19 requirements. We will still be available during office hours, 9 am - 5 pm EST Monday- Friday, by email.
You can also leave us a phone message and we will return your call as soon as possible.
You can also leave us a phone message and we will return your call as soon as possible.
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