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Sunday, April 5 Today was the fourth Sunday in a row that we have been part of a church service online, rather than in person. During the service that we were watching, the pastor asked everyone to go on Facebook Live and type the words, “You are not alone.” I read the words scrolling quickly…
Saturday, April 4 Today’s activities included taking walks with Cooper, painting Alayna’s bedroom and getting caught up with friends on a long Zoom call. At the end of the day, it looked like we would have a nice sunset. I asked the girls if they would be willing to head over to a big hill…
Friday, April 3 As I was taking a walk this afternoon, I noticed four teenage boys sitting on a park bench together next to the basketball court. The playground equipment next to them was strung with yellow caution tape, warning residents the area was off limits. I walked a bit farther and noticed three teens…
Thursday, April 2 Blue skies. Puppy playing. Family walks. Evening fire. Trees in bloom. COVID can’t stop spring.
Wednesday, April 1 The past few days have been much more difficult than usual. As the kids wrapped up spring break and did their best to start online learning this week, the realization has set in that this is our new reality for the foreseeable future. We know school will not resume in April, and…
Tuesday, March 31 Today was the first time I made a trip to Costco since we began social distancing 18 days ago. Back on Day One, I wrote about my husband’s experience waiting in long lines and the rush to grab paper towels. I wasn’t sure what to expect now that people aren’t as frantic…
Monday, March 30 For the past few days, it has felt like we could see dark storm clouds moving toward us from a distance. And finally, they are here. Drops of rain are starting to fall around us as we hear about people we know who are directly impacted by the COVID-19 virus. A pastor…
Sunday, March 29 President Trump announced today that he is recommending an extension of the coronavirus shutdown until April 30. I think Cooper expresses what we all are feeling at the moment: *** Read my past posts: Life is canceled: Day Zero What does this mean for us?: Day One Sunday morning painting party:…
Saturday, March 28 I’ve always been the opposite of a germaphobe. I’ve always encouraged my kids to get dirty. We don’t buy antibacterial soap. I don’t take my kids to the doctor unless they are extremely ill. I avoid taking antibiotics or letting my family take them unless it’s a last resort. With a family…
Friday, March 27 On Day 14 of social distancing, I wrote a silly poem and took a photo of chocolate chip cookies. What day is it? What time is it? What month is it? What hour? We’ve been at home for two weeks now we’re losing our brain power. Sneezing, coughing a high fever are…
