Thankful Thursday! (Oct 16)

[jennybee1018]

Morning! Let's keep this going :-)

How is everyone today? Feel free to share anything that you're thankful for today!!

QOTD: Do the Ebola cases in the US concern you? Do you think it's going to become a pandemic in the US, or is the media just trying to frighten everyone? Are you worried about Ebola where you are?

[dorothyinAus]

Good Afternoon!

Today I am thankful my mother's come-to-Jesus meeting with my grandmother was easier than anyone imagined and that my grandmother has agreed, mostly, to move to the independent-living section of an assisted-living community.  I was so worried about the meeting that I hardly slept last night, sure I was going to get a de-briefing call as soon as Mom left my grandmother's house.

QOTD:  My older brother has been in a panic about Ebola for years now, since he first heard about it.  I always thought he was a bit crazy, being paranoid about something that would never impact him.  But now, I'm not so sure he wasn't right all along. (And, yes, he's telling anyone who'll listen he's been saying this for years.)  I'm a bit concerned as my SIL's family is in Omaha, and both my brother and father have business in Dallas, so it's possible they could have been exposed.  And I'm wondering about my trip in December/January, but I'm not really concerned to the point that I've been doing anything differently.  I'm not really worried about Ebola here in Australia.  I think like most stories there is a bit of truth in the hype, but you have to wade through the panic to get to it.

[mrsukyankee]

QOTD: I don't think it's going to be a pandemic in the US or EU. But I do think too many people are freaking out when there are simple things that they can do - like ask the basic question about you or family visiting Ebola areas.

I'm' thankful for a husband who has allowed me the opportunities I've had without complaint, even though they've put pressure on him.

[potatopie]

I like the thankful question! I'm thankful for being able to work part-time. It's been a life changer in terms of my sanity and my quality time with DS and DH.

QOTD: Not really that scared (though it is a scary thought!) because I don't think it will be a pandemic. I'm not even nervous here in South Africa. We don't have many direct flights to West Africa (I think they redirected them all to Joburg at the start anyway). And most of the African immigrants living here are from southern or eastern Africa, so not a lot of contact with that area.

[pittpurple]

Morning!
I'm thankful for my daughter's health. After 4 days in the hospital with her last week when she was having breathing trouble, I am very, very thankful to be home! We're moving to our house next week so it's all good things for us at the moment.

QODT: I actually am afraid a bit. I work at a research institute and there is a lot of talk about it and everyone knows someone who is being pulled in to do work in Africa or research here. I have read way too many dystopia books recently so I keep going to the worst case scenarios. It's just heartbreaking what's happening in Africa at the moment, entire communities are just falling to pieces and there just doesn't seem to be an end to it.

[orriskitten]

I'm thankful for our house loan going through and having my ILs here with us. Or rather, that we are here with them. I feel like I have so much more I can give the kids here, and myself as well. I'm reapplying for university in December and hoping for great things to happen for me, or at least more learning which is great!

I'm not really concerned about Ebola. I feel like so much of it is blown out of proportion. My understanding is that it is not airborne? I think it's an eye opener for following safety protocols for sure. I'm not worried about it here. One of the lucky things about being on an island in the middle of nowhere with no beaches for swimming and sunbathing lol.

[origami]

I'm thankful there is a great expat org where I moved. I don't know how I would meet people otherwise. I even started volunteering for them, doing what I used to do for work FT (communications) so my resume is not suffering as badly as I thought it would.

QOTD - no I'm not concerned. I think the hysteria is partly due to the election season. Both sides are trying to capitalize on panic. It is a scary disease so I get why people are nervous, but I don't think there is reason to freak out at this point.

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I missed this yesterday. oops! Had a good busy day at work but am noticing that I wish I had more time at work, but also wish I had more time with the baby...not enough time during the day!

QOTD: I think they are sensationalizing it a bit. a lot. BUT it is a scary disease that we don't really understand well, so should it start spreading I will definitely be worried. My family is in Dallas, so there is that.