There is disappointment and a touch of sadness at Sunrise with the news that a member of the 'team' has tested positive.
Not only for concern for whoever it is, but for the whole team who have worked so hard and selflessly for many months to keep us safe.
It is like a winning soccer team conceding a goal, but it is good to realise that that usually results in greater determination to win.
The setback has come just when we were looking forward to a more interesting time, with Sunrise coach visits restarting, walks in the wider world - the streets of Cyncoed - with carers and, for me, scooter trips to Roath Park and the local library - to return books borrowed six months ago.
The sudden halt to visiting, even though strictly limited and controlled, is another regret, particularly for the residents with memory difficulties. And our carers and the whole team share our concern.
I have had the chance to express publicly my appreciation of how we are being looked after at Sunrise, appreciation that has grown steadily over past months.
I am so impressed by how they see their role. It is more than a job - seriously low paid - but a way of helping people, many vulnerable, to make the best of their often naturally restricted lives.
Always difficult, even in normal times, but so much worse now.
They and the the whole Sunrise team have made our home calm, comfortable and safe - as safe as anyone can.
Our carers, men and women of varying ages and different backgrounds, have their families and their own lives yet they now have a different family to look after - us residents.
They do it with consideration, good humour and quiet efficiency.
I said months ago that they had they become real friends, and that friendship makes daily life happy and settled, despite all the uncertainties.
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