People have been arguing on when things should open up, if they should open up. Here is my take. I'm on year two of quarantine. Last summer I stayed home. I didn't leave Green Bay. I went out when I went grocery shopping or to meet someone for lunch.
I had a lot planned for this summer. I was going to go to my conference and see my family/friends. I was going to spend time going to places outside of Green Bay and seeing friends. Well. That is all changed. My conference is now virtual which means I won't be able to hug my friends that are there. There won't be much open to go to. This was my summer to go and do and celebrate what I had been through. I'm so sad that I won't be able to do that yet. I say yet because I know we will get through this and I will be able to hug my friends/family.
I'm not one to sit a lot. My job requires me to move and do and be active. Remind me to tell you about the fun preK songs and the amazing Mo Willems songs that I get to dance to with the students.
Well, now I sit a lot on my couch. The Jovers is loving all my sitting time. I meet with both schools, with grade levels and with people who need advice on how to do something with distance learning. I love that I get to see their faces and we can laugh and catch up. I have also been scheduling video calls with friends so I can see their wonderful faces. That has really helped me get through these weeks.
I have to say I work with some amazing people They are working with students at a distance, they are working at providing quality lessons for the students. I'm thankful for all of them.
Going grocery shopping once a week is not fun. I can never remember all I need in one trip. But if I forget something, I have to wait until my next shopping trip. I do get take out every Thursday. I call it Take out Thursday. I have been trying to support local businesses. I have had some really good meals. Jovi loves that I take her for rides to get the take out.
The one thing I will never understand is why people needed so much toilet paper. Strange things are out at the grocery store. One day there was no chicken. Odd, Odd Odd. They have put limits on how much of one thing you can buy. I understand why. I'm not a fan of wearing a mask to shop, but I do what I have to do to stay safe.
I feel bad for those who had celebrations planned. Graduations are cancelled, weddings are postponed. Teachers are not able to say good bye to their students. Its odd and strange and I'm not a fan. Here is my Senior picture. I wish all the seniors God's blessings as they start a new chapter in their life.
Church is online. I miss singing hymns with the congregation. I miss the standing and sitting and being part of a group. The only cool thing is I can worship with my brothers and sisters in Christ in different states. My former student teacher's husband is a pastor in Missouri. So I can worship there or in California, or New York. I look forward to the day when I can be with people in worship.
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