Apologies to my fellow Twitter friends. I gotta get some stuff off my heart and soul via this thread. I don't normally do this and probably never will again. So be patient of me or mute. Thank you. #Human
Part 1

My life has been great. Two wonderful parents that produced 3 girls. My mother was full blooded Japanese and my father "white" American. I don't know of genealogy and don't care. My mother has never been to Japan, nor my sister's. #Human
Part 2

Both of my sister's received all of mothers oriental features (tiny, petite, eyes, skin color) and just a tad bit of my father. I am a total split of both parents. If you associated with my mom, then you thought I looked like her. The same goes for my dad. #Human
Part 2

My mother became a US Citizen when I was around 4-5 yrs old. It was big news. My parent's photo and story was on the cover of the newspaper as they went to vote. My moms 1st time voting as an American. Good times. You can see my parent's smiles beaming with pride. #Human
Part 4

We lived in a quiet and "safe" area. No one in the area had to lock their doors. Every neighbor knew the other and helped each other. When I was about 8 yrs old, the world changed for me. I left my bicycle by the front door and went into the house for 10 minutes. #Human Part 5

When I came out, the bicycle had been stolen. No longer was my world or home "safe" anymore. Home doors and windows became locked from there on. Fast forward to today. This Covid-19 has brought another fear to my world. Remember my sister's look oriental. #Human Part 6

The haven't been to Japan or any oriental country. They were born in America and are American's. This Covid-19 has brought out some craziness. Not only do they, but their families-my family have to deal with people not wearing facemask, keeping recommended distances #Human Part 7

but they have the additional concern of "looking" oriental too. My mother was my father's caretaker. He is immunosuppressed, while us children went to work and began own families. She passed away and I am trying to learn and do as she did. (I'm failing at it IMHO) #Human Part 8

I stopped working to be with my dad. I do normal stuff, "cook", clean, mow the yard (5 of 10 acres), take the trash to the dump, grocery shopping, love, walk & feed the dog, and be on stand by for medical emergency drives to ER...you know, normal stuff. #Human Part 9

Now I believe, all of the stress and worry from my sister's being harassed for "looking" oriental, my lack of money since I'm not working & being a caregiver (I get a small military government check from an injury while in the US Navy), my father's health situation #Human Part 10

and now this Covid-19. The 3 counties my family work, shop, and live in are continuing to rise in Covid-19 cases. It looks like hotspots are possible-all 3 areas. People refuse to follow the recommended guidelines. Meanwhile, my family and friends are following it. #Human Part 11

My family and local friends have medical backgrounds in some form. They know what it means to take precautions. It is so frustrating to go shopping and be surrounded by folks who don't at least wear a mask. I'm concerned to bring Covid-19 to my dad. #Human Part 12

My sister's and their families can't visit, but do help finacially via Internet Apps because of Covid-19. I at least haven't been harassed because of "looking" oriental. The stress is finally getting to me. It's built up and my body is turning on me. #Human Part 13

A small skin change in March. No big deal. April all changed dramatically. Within a week, I could no longer drive, barely walk, & hardly cut a tomato. Forget about cleaning. April 17 was the last time I went grocery shopping and driving. #Human Part 14

April 30 saw a Nurse Practitioner, left knee swollen, right knee looks fine but felt like a hammer hit it, both arms feel like bicep muscle torn, shoulders ache, forearms like tendonitis, wrists like carpal tunnel syndrome. Get muscle relaxer. Symptoms worsen. #Human Part 15

May 9th, I breakdown and go to ER. I had enough and decided to go in debt to get medical help. ER physician listens to my chest, then says whatever I have is not in his expertise and walks out. He doesn't look at my left knee or anywhere on my body. #Human Part 16

I get a chest x-ray, EKG, (I don't know why he ordered them), labwork (I told him, I thought this was an inflammation process/flare) and an IV w Toradol. The nurse discharges me. I look at ER orders. None of labwork has checked on inflammation instead heart related. #Human Part17

I can't get a new patient appt until May 22. Symptoms have still worsen. My right leg and knee is now swollen larger than my left has been. The joints if my fingers have turned red/purple. I can't bend them. I can no longer open bottles, jars, door knobs, #Human Part 18

lift or open a can, I can barely stand. It was just will power to dress/clean myself. By appt day, My dad was going to have to do everything for me. Remember, I'm supposed to be my dad's caretaker. Instead, I've become a stressor to him that his health doesn't need. #Human Part19

Nurse Practitioner listened to my dad and I. Labwork ordered and steroid inj given. Prescriptions orders to be sent. Finally some help. Prescriptions failed to to be received from computer. It's a long holiday weekend. My symptoms worsen. May 26, Rx's gotten. #Human Part 20

I'm still awaiting lab results, but thanks to steroids and Gabapentin, I'm able to type this long thread. I still can't drive and open jars, but I can walk better. Steroids are a miracle drug. Throughout all of this ordeal there has been paperwork to be filled out. #Human Part 21

They all ask what race you are. Why should that matter. You nor I could chose who are parents are are, what color skin we have, shape of our eyes, what country, county, place we were born in. We all are #Human. We all were born on Earth. Apparently that doesn't matter. Part 22

My sister's get harassed because their eyes "look" oriental by Covid-19 weirdos thinking they are to blame for it coming to our world. African Americans are getting killed for their skin color. It's all ridiculous. #Human Part 23

Everyone should treat each other as they'd want themselves or their families to be treated. I usually stay out of political and church related stuff. Each to their own, but this Covid-19 has even reach into religious realm. #Human Part 24

What ever happened to seperation of church and state? If a church decides to open up, but continues to follow Covid-19 regulations. What are they to do with those people who refuse to enter church property and at the least not wear masks? #Human Part 25

It's gonna happen at my dad's church. They currently are doing Facebook live for church, Zoom for Prayer meetings, Sabbath school &board meetings. Once they open, Facebook live and Zoom stop. Leaving those trying to stay healthy or immunosuppressive out of the loop. #Human Part26

There is at least one church member that believes Covid-19 is a joke. A hoax. There may be more, but it only takes one to cause trouble. The Pastor doesn't seem to grasp the idea that the majority of his congregation is over 65 and won't be attending at the church. #Human Part 27

He can open the church if he wants to, but why do it if you are concerned with Covid-19? Just continue with Facebook live and Zoom until there isn't any concerns. If he must open, then still continue with FB live and Zoom for those who will not be attending. #Human Part 28

Those "humans" are still under his pastoral care and it would be a shame to leave them out. Besides, I don't believe you have to be in a "building" to worship your God. You can be anywhere, as long as you are in the right spiritual mind, to talk, pray & worship God. #Human Part29

I enjoy the company of my Twitter friends. You all are my #Human friends. I don't care if ur rich or poor, what gender you are, what color skin you have, if you believe in a God, gods, or are an atheist, are married, single, divorced, widowed, just living together. #Human Part30

I just want to be able to enjoy ur company, in whatever format we happen to have similar interests in. I'm all over the place as far as interests goes. Mostly, you tolerate me, but w Twitter showing everything I like, it has caused folks to leave.I'm sorry for that. #Human Part31

I'm sure this thread will cause more of my Twitter friends to leave me or mute me forever. That's their choice. Thank u for the love while we were together. I just wanted to say we are all of the #Human race. We all live on Earth. I enjoy all of our differences and likes. Part32