COVID-19 and the need for many of us to remain extra careful is getting old. Believe me, I KNOW! I miss my church, which is shut down for the foreseeable future due to the ages and health concerns of our members. I miss going out to eat with friends. I miss hugging people!
But, I am trying to look for opportunities during this "down" time. I have rediscovered a love of cooking for people as I "tote" food to some of my elderly friends. When I say elderly, I am talking about people 85+, not 60 year olds like myself! Of course, by some standards I am "elderly." Hmmph! I really had forgotten how much I liked my own cooking.
I used to love to make cards but had become too busy and distracted these past few years to take the time to make individualized cards for folks. The shutdowns and need for extra caution on my part have left me with time to organize all my pretty papers and make cards for my nursing home friends and others who just need an encouraging word.
And now would be a great time to learn something new! YouTube has videos on how to do just about anything. I learned some new techniques in a video that I can't wait to try on my Gelli Plate. I have also discovered some new music and artists through YouTube as well. I have learned to Zoom. And I am currently working on a Zoom art lesson for my Micah's Mission students using things they should have at home.
If your focus is on all the things you CAN'T do right now, it just makes things even harder. Take time to listen to your body, pay attention to your spirit, dream a little, and get creative.
Although this seems to have lasted forever already, I am confident that a vaccine or effective treatment will be found.
Just hold on and stay safe.
