This afternoon my iPhone vibrated in my pocket. I pulled it out and saw "Beebe Hospital" displayed on my screen. First thought that came to me was "This is the call about the results of the COVID-19 tests that Bill and I took last Saturday."
My hand trembled slightly as I placed my forefinger on my iPhone to slide to answer the call, I said "Hello." A woman on the other end of the line said "This is Janet from Beebe Hospital. Is this Ronald Tipton? I have the results of your COVID-19 test. Could you tell me your date of birth?" I gave her my date of birth. There was a pause and then she said "The results of your COVID-19 test are negative." A feeling of euphoria coursed through my chest as I said "That's great news! Thank you very much. You made my day!"
I then asked her if she had Bill's result. I explained to her that I was Bill's spouse and caregiver. She said she would have to talk to Bill to verify his identity. I went downstairs to the basement where he was working on a project. I explained to him who was on the phone then placed the phone in front of him as she asked him if he was Bill Kelly and his date of birth. Bill gave her that information then informed him that his test also came back negative. Great news!
I have to tell you folks I was nervous about this. At various times, every time I coughed or felt a little off, that perhaps I had that dreaded virus carousing through my body.
Now what we have to do is to continue to practice safe living. Face masks whenever we go out. Wash out hands thoroughly. Wipe store shopping carts down with sanitized wipes. Keep social distancing.
Stay safe everyone!
