Not being able to visit parents for Thanksgiving because of Covid.
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Hello there, how are you doing today?
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Hello there. I am feeling a bit down.
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Would you like to go into the reasons why you are feeling down?
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Sure. I am not going to be able to do Thanksgiving with my parents because of Covid and I am kind of bummed out about it. Some mild depression.
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I hear that, we are only doing it for just our house this year. Have you considered doing something virtual?
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Well yeah, but it's not the same. I know I am doing the right thing, but it still sucks.
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Yea some times the right thing does suck, and i know its not the same. I do know zoom has removed the 40 min restrictions for thanksgiving, so at least you can see your parents as long as you want.
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Oh that's nice, I didn't know that. Thanks. I thought about trying a video wifi call on the phone but that would be better.
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Thought it might help a little. These times do hurt but at least you are being smart about it. I would maybe try to plan something fun you guys could do over the call. Make it a bit interesting.
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Yes, I think I going to get some bread pudding and drop it off over there too. I can take enough precautions to make sure it is safe for them.
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Oh thats nice that you are close enough to be able to do that now. At least you will be able to taste a bit of home cooking right?
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Yeah I guess we can do a toast and stuff on zoom. That might be a little better.
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Yea, and hey maybe when the vaccine is readily available and we can start seeing our family safely again, we can make a new tradition. A new V-Day celebration heh.
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Are you kind of in the same boat? It helps a little bit talking with somebody that is.
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Yea, i have my daughter and partner. But we usually have a big family dinner with people coming in from all over the country. We are trying the zoom thing too. Gonna be hectic but hopefully fun
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I see, well my family isn't that big but we do try to get together every thanksgiving to have a good meal and hopefully watch the Cowboys win. This will be the first time in a long while that I can even think of we aren't doing it.
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Yea i dont think anyone here has missed one in years. My partner will be cheering on the cowboys for you as well ha. I was trying to tell my partner though, traditions have to start somewhere, why cant now be time to start a new one?
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That's a fair point. Hopefully this will only be a one year disturbance with these vaccines on their way. They should both have theirs well before then and hopefully me too.
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Yea it is looking good with for both vaccines right now. I always try to focus on the positives. You can almost always find some good in a bad situation.
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Agreed. Well you have been most helpful letting me vent a little and talk about it. Thanks a lot.
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Not a problem. I hope you get to see your family sooner than later. No reason why you cant cook up a nice turkey when we can!
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We will make it through this. Take care and thanks a lot.
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