I am not sure how to start this but here goes. I know we are all adjusting to this new normal. It is difficult, strange, and in some instances terrifying. I never in my life thought this would be my new normal (working from home with my family here, trying to be a teacher, a good mom, a good spouse and may other things). It is challenging to say the least and frustrating. None of us wanted this, but here we are in the middle of something we never dreamed of. Restaurants are closed, stores are closing, proms are cancelled, vacations are cancelled, school is cancelled, nurses and doctors are overwhelmed, it is a living nightmare. When this first started, I thought this is just the flu it’s no big deal. Yes, I was that person I will be the first to admit it and John will tell you how blind I was to the reality of what was happening. But as things progressed, I began to educate myself. What the fuck is this Sars-CoV-2 (virus) Coronavirus disease a.k.a. Covid-19. What it is, is fucking scary! And as we learn more it is becoming terrifying. So, what I ask, is for you to take it seriously. The longer people are out living their lives and not social distancing the longer this virus stays around. Social distancing is not hanging out with people in your buildings and at parks. Even though you may know people and they haven’t been sick, you don’t know where they have been and they may be carrying the disease and passing it on to you and you pass it on to someone else and so on and so on (you get the picture). These people you are passing it onto might have compromised health. That person might be a mother, father, uncle, grandparent, a child with a compromised immune system or friend with a compromised immune system. Please take this seriously and practice social distancing and washing your hands. It is the only way to fight this pandemic. I am not perfect, believe me, but I am trying to be self-aware of my surroundings and what I do on a daily basis. I still out walking but I am being conscious. I know we have to get grocery’s and get medications which are essential. But if people can limit contact with others outside of your household to the best of your ability maybe we can conquer this pandemic. We all want to visit our local pubs, restaurants and small business but the longer we continue to meet others out or in groups the longer this goes on. I am not preaching; we are mostly all adults here and you can do what you want. But please do your part and think of others as we move forward. I would like to visit my parents sometime soon. One thing that I have seen that is positive from this pandemic is the number of people who are walking and exercising. I love that but just be cautious. I really want to see you all soon! I need my tribe back. In closing, it is a crazy situation we are all living in, so continue to be kind as we navigate through this difficult time. Kindness goes a long way.
Love to you all and please be safe.
