We have now been under Stay at Home, Social Distancing orders for a little more than two weeks, and by the looks of it, that may extend all the way until the end of April.
It goes without saying that the Covid 19 crisis has changed the world as we know it. One has to wonder---will things ever get back to normal? Will people have jobs to go to? Will people ever shake hands again?
It is hard to look too far into the future when one is trying to just cope day to day. I am from New York State, and the number of deaths and the lack of supplies for medical professionals is beyond shocking.
But I am lucky in so many ways! I am not at home alone; I have a lovely husband to share the isolation with. We have social media. We are creating a new routine. It is easier for me than it is for him. My day always includes the normal everyday chores---making the bed; doing laundry; prepping for meals; cooking meals. He does the clean up.
We are able to keep in touch with family members through Facetime, email, Facebook. Thankfully, everyone is okay. Biggest concern is daughter who is expecting to deliver toward the end of May. (in a hot zone!).
Social Media provides some comforting music; some uplifting stories and posts. Some meetings by ZOOM. So far, however, the attempts to do Church Worship via Facebook Streaming has been a dismal failure. The Modem has been malfunctioning. I think next time they will try pre-recording.
One new form of entertainment has emerged:
Haiku for a Global Pandemic. Being a poet, this is something that I am greatly enjoying!
This was my contribution for today:
Oh, how I miss you!
(Freedom to go where I please).
Staying home is hard!
