Anonymous2021-10-282021-10-282020-12-31https://hdl.handle.net/10929/74524In this essay, Participant 221 expresses bewilderment over experiencing a pandemic on their 92nd birthday. The participant shares that they feel blessed to be living at home and that they are saddened by how much the elderly community has suffered, especially those in nursing homes. They share that their son is a physician and cannot visit. The participant understands this decision and is thankful for the technology that allows them to remain in touch.PDFen-USThis Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for non-commercial uses. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder: New Jersey YMCA State AllianceCOVID-19 Health BehaviorsPositive OutlookUnpredictabilityResilienceFrustrations with Lack of AdherenceReligion or SpiritualityNegative Mental Health OutcomesOlder PersonsSocial Disconnect - Social Isolation and LonelinessSecondary Suffering and TraumaVaccine for COVID-19Social Re-ConnectLoss of Job or BusinessChallenges with Remote Schooling_Virtual Learning for ChildrenMorris Co. (N.J.)New JerseyCOVID-19 PandemicWrittenNew Jersey YMCA State Alliance