@jessi1978. My daughter is planning to make masks. Is there a pattern you have tried that you would recommend?
Hi @jeanne-mayell. I think originally they said masks wouldn't help as self protection, mostly because they do nothing to protect from infection through the eyes, among other things. However, masks are useful in keeping someone infected from spreading it to others. I think they are changing the recommendation because there's evidence now that asymptomatic individuals are spreading it without knowing.
@deetoo Thanks. I’ve frequently read the predictions that have been made on the world predictions page. I honestly hope the pandemic ends soon! I meditate every now and then and I do have some self care practices. I write in a journal as much as I can.
@lovendures Thank you. Yes my children live with me. I have a 9 year old and a 7 year old. My work schedule varies so I doubt I could join the zoom meditation and will try the other one you recommended. My late husband had something in the works with a friend of his and the launch got postponed again as the facilities making the shirts and stuff are focused on medical supplies right now instead. I will be able to quit my job in retail once this endeavor takes off I just don’t know how much longer I can deal with my job.
https://www.joann.com/make-to-give-response/?icn=hpzhero&ici=make-to-give-response
This is the Facebook link for the project just keep scrolling down and you will see the link for the patterns.
If anyone is looking to make mask you can buy materials at Joann and to do curbside pickups. Make sure you use tight woven fabric. Joann have videos online to for the patterns.
Crafts and fabric stores are not considered essential in most states that have shelter in place and should not even be open*. Use a cotton bandana, line it with a coffee filter or hepa filter material pinned inside the fold. Not all of us have sewing skills anyway.
*Today police in several states (WI,CO) had to go shut down Hobby Lobby stores because they are flouting the rules.
I live on Long Island and they are open but not to go and shop at. You can go online and order and they have your order ready for pick up or you can have it delivered. I guess NY is letting them be open for now.
You can get Hepa filter or Hepa vacuum bags to use in the mask
The reason they're now suggesting to wear the masks is to protect you from someone sneezing or coughing while in line or in crowded stores. it's the droplets from your sneeze/cough that would land on you if standing nearby. especially for those that are elderly and or have compromised auto immune system. where I live in California is actually doing better than most states. we have this thing contained as well as state of Washington. We have good governors that know what they're doing. not sitting around waiting on Trump like DeSantis is.
don't forget to say thank you to all the workers in grocery stores, post office, gas station pumps, even at your local hardware stores. Including all medical workers. these people are putting themselves on the line everyday.
Hobby Lobby, Michaels, and Joanne's art's and crafts are not essential businesses. there are many who choose to defy the orders so much because it hurts their bottom line. the buck stops there.
@lovendures I listened to Jeanne’s 10 minute guided meditation tonight and I was fin during the first part and started crying when she says to think of someone else who can use the affirmations. I don’t know if that’s a normal response or not but I definitely feel lighter now if that makes any sense. Thanks so much! Blessed Be