As we leave for the Florida Keys in early February the rumblings of a new virus called Covid 19 gets louder and louder as thousands are dying in China as it spreads like wildfire. My generation has seen nothing like this having been born near the end of the polio crises. Wikipedia says, in 2008 a team of researchers identified 335 diseases that emerged between 1960 and 2004, at least 60% of which came from animals. The resulting transmission of disease from wildlife to humans, is now “a hidden cost of human economic development. Humans are moving into largely undisturbed places and being exposed more and more." This could be the new norm.
GOOD NEWS
Jack and Michele ARE PREGNANT AND ENGAGED! Things are moving much faster than they had planned but they and we are very happy. I always said the diamond ring John gave me for our 20th Anniversary in Hawaii would go to Jack and the sapphire ring would go to Zoe. With jewelry stores closed due to covid, I took the ring off my finger and mailed it to Jack.
After the whole crew was quarantined on the ship (still USS Chung Hoon) at the dock for 2 weeks (covid precaution) then on sea trials for 5 weeks, Jack is home! June 5 we get a text "I'm home! Can you guys Face-Time in 30 minutes so I can learn what my child is going to be haha?" Michelle is "so sweet" as Jack is always saying, she wanted to include his family and zoom the reveal. She baked a cupcake and when he bit into it there was blue frosting. Little league, little league he repeats as he gives Michelle a big hug and kiss. The tech's have told them that baby boy Hanley is VERY active and in the 85th percentile for size. Hummmm, wonder where that came from Jack:)
