WV DHHR COVID-19 Update - 30 November 2020

 Hi everyone! So nice of you to drop in. If you are quarantined in your home, do you see some new habits that you are having? 

Here's a few of mine: I wear dresses way more often! They are comfortable, and help me appear pulled together should I have to open the door for something. I am getting my house completely cleaned.  And nearly every day I treat myself with HIGH TEA,  You know great grandma's teapot that came from France with her grandparents? I use that one, and some of the other sets I have. All served with either scones, or tea biscuits. So good. They come from my new trend in baking goodies.  that comes from  watching the British cooking and baking shows on Prime Video. Love them! But you aren't here for recipes right now, I know. So here's your update on COVID-19 in West Virginia.

                                                           Tested                Positives                                    Deaths

WV                                            1,130,956            47,842 (up 845)                             735 (Up 6)

Greenbrier County                  20,840                 380 (up 6)                                      7

Monroe County                        9,453                   340 (up 2)                                      10

As always please remember to wear a mask that covers both your nose and your mouth. Practice social distancing. Practice frequent handwashing. Use soap and water. If none are available you nay use hand sanitizer. Do not congregate with groups.

And that's it for today folks! Have a great Monday. Tomorrow will be better!

Quote of the Day - 30 November 2020

 

"I just don't want to be hampered by my own limitations."

                                                                                                      - - - Barbra Streisand

Photo is of Barbra Streisand and her husband, James Brolin.

Song of the Day - 30 November 2020

Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You

Verse of the Day - 30 November 2020

 

"Who hath delivered us from the darkness, and hath translated us into the Kingdom of His dear Son."

                                                            - - - Colossians 1:13 (KJV)

WV DHHR COVID-19 UPDATE - 29 November 2020

 Happy Sunday to all. Well, tomorrow is the last day of November. It seems crazy that it is so late in the year already! I don't know when the calendar has just spun on my desk! Wasn't I just complaining that neither of us got an Easter basket? (Easter Bunny was so tired he didn't leave one when he got to our house, with only 2 old folks within.) Let's make a big pact right now. Let's all slow done and really live for and enjoy the Christmas Season, starting on December 1st. Ok? Be watching for some new stuff!

So here is the Update:

                                                            Tested       Positive                            Deaths

WV                                    1,122,438                 46,997 (up 1,152)            729 (up 11)

Greenbrier Co.                20,698                       374 (up 2)                        7 (no change)

Monroe Co.                      9,427                        338 (up 1)                         10 (no change)

As you can see, the state overall has had 46,997 COVID-19 related deaths thus far.    We can expect that total to continue to rise, according to Dr. Fauci, executive director of the NIAID< and the Presidential Advisor. We are to expect even more cases AFTER inoculations begin. And that we can even expect more mutations, other than just to minks (there was evolutionary change in the EU that infected minks). Please follow the advice below to help stop the virus.

PLEASE: remember to wear a mask when leaving home. Make sure it covers both the nose and the mouth. NOTE: Please remember to put a mask on your little ones. Practice social distancing EVERYWHERE. That means 6-feet between you and the next person. Practice frequent handwashing with soap and water. If running water is unavailable, you may use hand sanitizer, or you can wear gloves (disposable medical grade gloves). Do not congregate in a group meeting. If it is impossible to avoid contact with others, DO NOT ATTEND. This includes holidays, reunions, and church. Learn to use SKYPE or one of the other media sites that can hold a virtual meeting for you, Christmas is coming, get everyone excited to "see" everyone else via the media you choose. See if your church will be doing something similar for their Sunday's and Wednesday nights events. Or watch a televised preaching on television. There are many good ministers to listen to. And remember to pray for our nation, those that rule over us (President, etc.) Pray for our people who are out on the streets daily (policemen and women; firemen and women; First Responders, men and women, and the doctors and nurses who are on the front lines. They are the real heroes at this time.

I'll be back tomorrow with the latest update! Have a wonderful Sunday, everyone!                         

Quote of the Day - 29 November 2020

 

"When all is said and done the only thing you'll have left is your character.:

                                                                         - - - Vince Gill

Song of the Day - 29 November 2020

Green Pastures - Bluegrass Gospel acapella - Grammy-nominated Che Apalache

Verse of the Day - 29 November 2020

 

"O, come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord, our maker."

                                 - - - Psalm 95:6 (KJV)

WV DHHR COVID-19 UPDATE - 28 November 2020

 Hello, everyone. I hope you are all having a pleasant Saturday. We have sunshine here in the valley.  I hope it lasts a little while. Everything looks better in sunshine!                                

Well, here is the latest update , and it's not pretty. Overall, the state has 799 new cases of COVID_19. 12 of those are in Greenbrier County, alone. And Monroe County adds another 6 new cases. So, here we go....

                                       Tested                                Positive                                            Deaths

WV                                  1,108,684                    45,845 (up 799)                                    718 (up 6)

Greenbrier Co                20,313                         372 (up 12)                                           7

Monroe Co.                     9,342                           337 (up 6)                                             10

As always, REMEMBER to wear a mask whenever you leave your home. And practice Social Distancing. Practice frequent handwashing. If you have broken skin on your hands, be sure to wear gloves as well. This will prevent you from introducing the virus to your broken skin. Avoid groups of people. That means during the holidays as well. Set up a virtual visit for your family. There are several platforms you can use. Be sure to check them out, and set up your virtual visit in advance!

Have a beautiful Saturday everyone! God Bless!

Quote of the Day - 28 November 2020

 

"Misdirection. What the eyes see, and the ear's hear, the mind believes."

                                                         - - - John Travolta

Song of the Day - 28 November 2020

Sometimes When We Touch - Dan Hill - Official Video 1994

Verse of the Day - 28 November 2020

 

"The Lord bless thee, and keep thee."

                                        - - - Numbers 6:24 (KJV)

WV DHHR COVID-19 UPDATE

 Due to the holiday weekend, this will just reflect the chart, without commentary.

                                    Tested                Positive                        Deaths

WV                    1,095,837                45,046 (up 866)                712

Greenbrier Co.    19,939                   360 (up 13)                      7

Monroe Co.          9,253                    331 (up 3)                        10

Quote of the Day - 27 November 2020

 

“Time is my enemy. Time will catch up with me vocally. And I dread that. I dread to think about life without singing.”
-- Tom Jones

Song of the Day - 27 November 2020

VIDEO - Danny Gokey - Jesus Take The Wheel - Judges & Performance

Verse of the Day - 27 November 2020

 

"As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."

                                                                                    - - - Galatians 6:10 (KJV)

WV DHHR COVID-19 Update - 26 November 2020

 Just a quick Happy Thanksgiving to one and all. And here I present to you the latest update:

                                    Tested                    Positive                                        Deaths

WV                    1,079,066                    44,180 (up 1,130)                        712 (up 17)

Greenbrier Co.    19,399                      347 (Up 11)                                  7

Monroe Co.          9,160                        328 (up 7)                                     10

PLEASE REMEMBER: Wear a mask when leaving home, that covers both nose and mouth. Practice social distancing of 6-feet between you and anyone else. And practice frequent handwashing.

If you shop on Black Friday, please be safe. And come home safely.

God Bless Us All!

Quote of the Day - 26 November 2020

 

'How well I have learned that there is no fence to sit on between heaven and hell. There is a deep, wide gulf, a chasm, and in that chasm is no place for any man.'

                                                                                                                    - - - Johnny Cash

                                                                                               

                                                                                                    - - - Johnny Cash

    

                                                     - - - Johnny Cash

                                                             (1932 - 2003)

Song of the Day - 26 November 2020

Kris Kristofferson  - Me And Bobby McGee (1979)

Verse of the Day - 26 November 2020

 

"Enter into his gates with thanksgiving,

and into his courts with praise; 

be thankful unto him,

and bless his name."

                             - - - Psalm 100:4

                                  (KJV)

WV DHHR COVID-19 UPDATE - 25 November 2020

 Hello friends. I am back from my therapy. I want to thank everyone for the many prayers sent up for me, and for the kind messages, urging me to keep up the good fight. I  guess I can tell you now, I have had a problem with getting dizzy, and have had multiple falls over the last 2 months. I underwent a myriad of tests, all of which were negative. Finally, my doctor sent me to see a Physical Therapist, trained in a "disorder" known as HBBV. It has to do with the tiny crystals found in your inner ear, moving toward the outer canals. When this happens, you not only get dizzy and fall, but the problem is diagnosed with a series of maneuvers that cause your eyes to travel around the orbit a bit. It was a simple diagnosis. It was also a very simple treatment to correct the problem. It may never bother me again, or it could come back again. We'll just have to wait and see.

Anyway, I am feeling fine (as a frogs hair!). And back to my old self! Yeah!

Okay, for today's update:

                                        Tested                Positive                            Deaths

WV                            1,063,597                   43,050 (up 967)            695 9up 13)

Greenbrier Co.         19,194                        336 (up 1)                    7 (up 1)

Monroe Co.               9,010                         321 (up 8)                     10

Please remember to wear a mask when leaving your home. Make sure it covers both your nose and your mouth. Practice social distancing. And practice frequent handwashing both away from home, and at home. If you, and everyone else, will follow these simple guidelines, we can eliminate the problem.

I wish each of you a blessed Thanksgiving tomorrow. Take time to recount your blessings. Have dinner at home. If you do plan on a large dinner with lots of guests, please wear a mask! And please ask everyone attending to wear a mask. If you're home alone, then do a video call with everyone! And stay safe!

I'll be back tomorrow! Have a great evening!

Quote of the Day - 25 November 2020

 

"There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask, why......I dream of things that never were and ask why not?"

                                                     - - - Robert Kennedy

                                                            (1925-1968)

Song of the Day - 25 November 2020

Chris Tomlin - Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) (Lyrics And Chords)

Verse of the Day - 25 November 2020

 

"I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart, I will shew forth all thy marvelous works."

                                                                                                     - - - Psalm 9:1

                                                                                                            (KJV)

WV DHHR COVID-19 UPDATE - 24 November 2020

 Hi everyone. I'm sorry I was able to post yesterday. I had a rough day, and really didn't have time to post. So I'll post today, with updates as listed. So here goes:

                                Tested                        Positive                        Deaths

WV                        1,048,077                42,083 (up 969)                685 (up 15)

Greenbrier Co.    18,933                       335 (up 17)                      6

Monroe Co.          8,902                        313 (up 12)                       10

Remember: Wear a mask when out in public. Make sure it covers both nose and mouth. Toss disposable masks after one use. Launder cloth masks after one use in warm water and line dry. Do not use softener. Fabric softener can clog air moving into your mask and cause you to have an hypoxia incident. (This is where you are not getting sufficient air flow and you are rebreathing air you have already exhaled. Carbon dioxide builds up in your system and you can have hpoxia because of this.) And practice social distancing when out and about!

Be sure to wash your hands frequently in running water with soap. Make sure you wash your hands for at least 20 seconds to get rid of bad germs. You can use hand sanitizer when not near running water and soap, but only then. Hand sanitizer can be very harsh on your skin even after just a few uses. Hand soap has softener built into it. And no, there is difference in hand soap. (No brand is better than another one. Just get those germ pickers washed frequently.

So that's all for now. I'll be near my keyboard for a little while yet. I've got some Bible study due. Everyone have a great Tuesday! Remember to thank God for being here! And for all your Blessings!

Take care everyone! 

Quote of the Day - 24 November 2020

                                 "In a tuxedo, I'm a star. In regular clothes, I'm a nobody."

                                                      _ _ _ _ _ DEAN MARTIN

                                                                    (1917 - 1995)

Song of the Day - 24 November 2020

"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" 

Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell

Verse of the Day - 24 November 2020

"Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop, but a good word maketh it glad."

                                    - - - Proverbs 12:25 (KJV)

 

WV DHHR COVID-19 UPDATE - 22 November 2020

 Happy Sunday, ya'all! Have a great day!

Here's today's update:

                                        Tested                   Positive                         Deaths

West Virginia        1,021,783                40,478 (up 880)               662 (up 4)

Greenbrier Co.      18,275                     308 (up8)                        6

Monroe Co.            8,388                      301 (up2)                         10 (up 1)

Please remember to wear a mask that covers both your nose and your mouth when leaving home. Practice social distancing. And practice frequent handwashing.

Until tomorrow, have a great Sunday. God bless us every one.

Quote of the Day - 22 November 2020

 

 - - -  Dale Evans

         (1912-2001)

Song of the Day -Medley - 22 November 2020

Bluegrass-Gospel Medley by Dolly Parton, Alison Krauss, & Suzanne Cox 

Verse of the Day - 22 November 2020

 

"O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever."

                                               

                                                      - - - Psalm 107:1

                                                            (KJV)

WV DHHR COVID-19 Update - 21 November 2020

 Hello all. West Virginia is fighting the battle hard now, with COVID-19. With a population of only 1.79 million, 1.1million have been tested for COVID-19. The daily increase in those tested positive, is up to 1.1k a day. And the death rate is nearly 20 a day. I'll leave you with the latest update:

                                                Tested                    Positive                            Deaths

WV                                    1,008,036            39,598 (up 1,118)                    658 (up 19)

Greenbrier Co.                18,124                  300 (up 23)                              6

Monroe Co.                      8,330                    299 (up 11)                              9 (up 1)

Please remember to wear a mask when leaving home. Make sure  the nose and mouth are covered. Practice social distancing of 6 ft. Frequent handwashing should be practiced. Do not enter groups of people, whether shopping or worship. Self isolation will also help, if you can do it. If not, limit as best you can, the number of people you come in contact with.

And that's it for today, Saturday, 21 November 2020. I wish for everyone a healthy, happy weekend! God bless!

Quote of the Day - 21 November 2020

 

"There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage."

                                                                      - - - Martin Luther

                                                                             (1481 - 1546)

Song of the Day - 21 November 2020

Thank You Lord For Your Blessings By Logan Smith  Jason Crabb  YouTube  ...

Dedicated to all of my family today. I love you all! 

Verse of the Day - 21 November 2020

 

"Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in good health, even as thy soul prospereth."

                                                                                                             - - - 3 John 1:2 (KJV)                  

WV DHHR CPVOD-19 UPDATE - 19 November 2020

 Okay, folks. This is where the road meets the highway. As you will see below, West Virginia has jumped up over 1,100 NEW cases of COVID-19 overnight! Please check out the table below:

                                         Tested                Positive                            Deaths

WV                        972,894                    37,399 (up 1,122)                623 (up 11)

Greenbrier Co.    17,377                       277 (up 5)                            6

Monroe Co.          8,011                         288 (up 4)                            8

PLEASE: Remember to wear a mask when not at home. Make sure it covers both your nose and your mouth. Practice social distancing. Perform frequent handwashing with water and soap. If they are not available you can use hand sanitizer, but as soon as you get home, wash your hands under running water for at least 20 seconds. These are the things that will protect you and your family from getting the virus. Teach your children to practice the same things. 

Please have a good day. If we all practice the above, the sooner we will be able to get back to a normal life. 

God bless us every one!

Quote of the Day - 19 November 2020

 

"Start off each day with a song."

                           - - - Jimmy Durante

                                  (1893-1980)

Song of the Day - 19 November 2020

Cher - If I Could Turn Back Time (Official Music Video)

Verse of the Day - 19 November 2020

 

"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God."

                                                                         - - - Romans 10:17 (KJV)

WV DHHR COVID-19 UPDATE - 18 November 2020

 Short and to the point today, the following is the update for Wednesday, 18 November 2020:

                                        Tested                Positive                        Deaths

WV                                 955,928              36,277 (up 953)            612 (up 14)

Greenbrier Co.             17,141                272 (up 4)                      6

Monroe Co.                   7,956                  284 (up 3)                      8

PLEASE REMEMBER: wear a mask that covers your mouth and your nose each time you leave the house. Make sure to throw away paper masks after every use. Launder fabric masks after each use. Be sure not to use fabric softener or dryer sheets when laundering as these can clog up microscopic air holes that allow you to breathe in them.  Practice social distancing.  Be sure to do frequent handwashing for 20-seconds with running water and soap. Hand sainitizer should be used only when soap and water are unavailable. Wear disposable gloves if you have open cuts, scrapes, cracks, or hangnails, as these areas can allow pathogens to enter your blood stream if not protected.

And that's all for now. Thank you for those of you who prayed for me. I had an MRI on Saturday, and it didn't show what is the cause of my problem. I go on this Friday for a doppler study, and start vertigo therapy on Monday. I ask that you continue to pray for me. I do appreciate it.

Today is Wednesday, the middle of the work week! So have a pleasant day today. And Friday is coming! God bless us every one!

Quote of the Day - 18 November 2020

"Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's  going to know whether you did it or not."

                                                 - - -  Oprah Winfrey

 

Verse pf the Day - 18 November 2020

 

"Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live."

                                            - - - John 11:25

                                            (KJV)

Song of the Day - 18 November 2020

Harrison Craig - Put Your Head On My Shoulder (Official Video)

Oh, he sings so smooth, I just had to post another Harrison Craig song. I just might swoon! Just lovely!

Song of the Day - 17 November 2020

Boy who stutters BLOWS AWAY The Voice coaches | STORIES #30

Verse of the Day -17 November 2020

 

"For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man is as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away." KJV

WV DHHR COVID-19 UPDATE - 17 November 2020

 I am going to post this quickly so I can head to bed. I should be back on schedule tomorrow, 18 November 2929.

                                        Tested                Positive                    Deaths

WV                    943,178                            35,324 (up 864)        598 (up 13)

Greenbrier Co.    16,940                           268 (up 8)                6

Monroe C.            7,882                            281 (up 8)                8

To the family who lost one Monday to COVID-19, from Monroe County, our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you all.

And god bless us all, every one. Good night.

A Long Awaited Feathered Friend - 16 November 2020

 I just wanted to show off my DH's dream come to life! He has long wanted an African Grey Parrot. The cost was just way too much for us to buy one. So, my DH began by getting online and haunting some parrot forums. He was in one, and saw someone who was looking for a loving home for a parrot. Just the parrot that he had long wanted.

After going through a vetting, DH was finally approved for the adoption. He drove 4-1/2 hours each way yesterday. He came home late last night with "Pinocchio". He is so proud of the little fellow. Here he is!

Here he is: Pinocchio!

He is an African Grey Parrot. He has grey feathers. He does have a white eye mask. He is about 7-1/2 inches tall (not counting tail feathers). He chirps so far, when he is excited or happy. He seems to prefer my voice over DH's, but I'll be leaving DH to do his magic on Pinocchio! LOL

He has a lovely tall cage, as you can see part of it here. He has some toys, but we will be getting him more, especially for foraging, and puzzle solving, which these birds love.

DH is financing the care and feeding of Pinocchio by eliminating his cigarette cost! (Who wouldn't be happy about that?)

Here's wishing your dreams come true!

Our pretty boy. And DH's dream come true!

WV DHHR COVID-19 UPDATE - 16 November 2020

 Hello my friends, just a quick note for everyone. I hope this finds you all doing well on this beautiful Monday morning! We have sunshine here, and in our hearts this morning. You know, God is good, even when things seem down, depressing, and we don't think we can go on. He makes it all okay. We have so much to be thankful for, even when Satan whispers in our ear, "But a loving God wouldn't allow you to go through this...". We can turn a deaf ear to Satan, and praise God from the valley's as well as the mountaintop. Did you know that sets us apart from the world? Let's all praise Him this morning!

The stats aren't looking so good. West Virginia is seeing over 800 new COVID-19 cases a day! Mortality continues to climb. Let me give you this view of it all:

                                            Tested            Positive                    Deaths

WV                                934,835            34,460 (up 801)           585 (up 3)

Greenbrier Co.            16,841               260 (up 8)                    6

Monroe Co.                   7,804                273 (up 2)                    8

PLEASE remember to wear a mask when leaving home. Make sure it covers both your mouth and your nose. Please throw away paper masks after each use, and wash cloth ones after each use. Do not use laundry softener or dryer sheets when laundering the cloth ones. These can clog air movement through fabric fibers and can cause hypoxia, which is not a good thing.  Practice social distancing of 6-feet between you and the next person. Practice frequent handwashing. Remember to use running water and soap. Wash your hands for at least 20-seconds, or recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Use a good hand moisturizer to prevent chapping during the winter months. Use disposable gloves if your hands have any injuries (hangnails, paper cuts, chapped, or cracked skin.) Do not congregate with groups (no going to the movies, crowded restaurants, clubs, or church).

Have great Monday every one! God bless and keep you.

Quote of the Day - 16 November 2020

 

"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."

                                        - - - Mark Twain

                                                (1835-1910)

Song of the Day - 16 November 2020

Shallow by Matt and Savanna Shaw

Verse of the Day - 16 November 2020