Oh, I hear what you are saying, Nancy. Being loved by our children can surely feel like a double-edged sword at times. I have three kids--all sons-- and they are all pushing for me to isolate at home for God knows how long?? My youngest lives near me and he wants to do all my shopping for me so I'm to make lists for him. I have said I will "behave" until the 14 day incubation period is up since I flew out to TN, and I will then decide what to do from there, depending on what's what at that point in time.
So, for older more vulnerable folks like you and me, I guess we should depend on "face time" through Facebook messenger (or something similar) to stay in touch with family and friends. It's surely not the same as having them with us, but it seems like a "social distancing" tool that would keep us from being totally shut off from those we love..
I've already informed my next-door neighbor of my plans to "self-distance" and she was offended and downplayed the severity of the current health crisis. In after-thought, though, I have concluded that I want to protect myself and others in any way I can from becoming infected. And that the time period of my distancing will depend on the status of this public catastrophe.
Carrying out this resolve will be a challenge, however ~ `
