I hugged today

[Rorey]

I went to my son's house this morning, for the first time in a year, and was greeted at the door by my two-year-old granddaughter bouncing up and down. We had a great visit.

I'm so thankful for video chatting or she wouldn't have even known who I was.

Thank you, Pfizer and President Biden and Governor Polis and Dr. Fauci and............the list could go on and on.

[elleng]

1. Wonderful, and thanks for sharing so we all can imagine it.

[Rorey]

15. Truly wonderful day

I was just reflecting on what a wonderful day it was. I guess one thing this year of isolation taught us is that we really need to cherish every moment.

[demmiblue]

2. I'm so happy for you! Wonderful!

[Rorey]

17. It's going to take some self-discipline to not get too crazy with freedom

I just have a feeling of real hope again.

[Nittersing]

3. Hooray!!!

[Rorey]

18. Today really felt like a holiday

I even got a present. It's a work of art from my granddaughter. My son had it matted and framed and it's beautiful. The kind of art only a two-year-old can create.

[rsdsharp]

4. My wife is calling April 1st "Hug Day."

That will be two weeks since our last shot.

[Rorey]

19. My two weeks is technically Monday

I decided it was close enough because I needed to see them on a weekend, and I sure didn't want to wait another week.

[momta]

5. So happy for you.

I am also in Colorado. My group just came up (50+), but I haven't been able to get an appointment. My husband is fully vaccinated now. I'm SO anxious, it's all I can do to wait my turn. But I AM happy for those people who have been able to get vaccinated.

[Rorey]

10. Pharmacy option

My daughter signed up with a couple of pharmacies to be called if there were extra doses and got called yesterday, so she got her first shot of Moderna. She was also having a hard time getting an appointment, so she really lucked out. Maybe that could be an option for you too.

She was qualified to be in the current group for health reasons, but I think when it comes to the extra doses it doesn't even matter. They just don't want them wasted.

[momta]

23. Thank you. I'll look into it. n/t

[Ilsa]

6. I'm also looking forward to charging stations getting built

with some of that stimulus money. I'll be ready for a new electric car in a year or so.

[Upthevibe]

7. Rorey.....

I'm soooooooooooo happy for you!

[Rorey]

20. Thank you!

I feel hopeful for EVERYONE that we can get back to our real lives again!

[Oldem]

8. The 1st hug a sure sign of spring, a new beginning. May there be many more.

[Rorey]

12. As a matter of fact

This afternoon I visited another son who lives closer to me, and held my 7 month old grandson and got a quick hug from my four-year-old grandson. He was busy coloring Easter eggs with his cousins, so he didn't have a lot of time to spare.

Yes, things are definitely looking up!

[Oldem]

22. This is all about the return of life and its continuation in at least ways:

the freedom to hug, again, and the little ones.

[FailureToCommunicate]

9. It's feels like the first Spring in a long long

time. Four plus years.

Days of Jubilee!!

Some little children in our neighborhood don’t really know what we look like without our face covering. (In my case, they **may** be shocked!)

Congrats on your real hugs!!

[Rorey]

13. I do worry a lot about the kids

They need to see expressions. The good thing is that kids are pretty resilient, so hopefully everyone will catch up.

[iluvtennis]

11. Wow, I know that hug felt soooo....good. nt

[Rorey]

14. It felt great!

We played with toys and read books, and she showed me her latest dance moves. It was fantastic!

[iluvtennis]

16. Aww, so sweet. nt

[Rorey]

21. I have to give a lot of credit to her parents

They made sure that we got to have video chat visits at least several times a week, so she was very excited to actually see me in person. She kept taking my hand and leading me around the house to show me things.