Screen time

When everything shut down. Schools went virtual. And that meant a lot more screen time for teachers and anyone who works in a school. I sat at my computer more than ever. 

Everyone laughs when I say I was tired of looking at my screen. I wanted to see people in real life. The safer at home order was starting to take a toll. I had worked so hard at staying healthy last year and now I couldn't enjoy it because I had to stay at home. At least the weather was getting nicer and I could sit outside. 

As school was starting to wind down, but that didn't mean my meetings were. I still had a ton of meetings to attend. Some of the unknowns became known. We were told who our new principal was and we knew when the safer at home order would come to an end. That didn't mean everything would return to normal. It did mean that things would begin to open up. I was so happy to hear that. 

We were finally able to go back into the school buildings. We had to sign up for a time and had to wear a mask and fill out a form. But we were allowed in the buildings. I was so excited to be back. I had a big job ahead of me. I had to pack up one of my libraries. And by pack up I mean put every book on a cart and everything behind the desk on a cart. Luckily my clerical could come in when I wasn't there and put books on carts. The new furniture was in the hall and it looks amazing. During summer they will be painting and new carpet. Then Yes you guessed it, all that was taken off the shelves need to be put back on. Ugh. but it is worth it to get a pretty cool library. 

We had a drive through come and get your things and drop off anything you had at home. Everything that was dropped off had to be quarantined.  I was really impressed with all the thought that went into making it as safe as possible to gt things and drop things off. 

It seemed odd the last day of school didn't feel like the last day of school. Last year at this time I was getting ready for my next chemo . This year I was sitting at home looking at a screen (Again). How I miss saying good bye to everyone. talking to people about summer plans. Looking forward to what the summer will bring. 

What will this summer bring? More sitting at my house? My summer conference is now virtual. How sad I won't see my friends at the conference and spend time with them. Will we be able to travel? Should we travel? There is still so many unknowns. There is one known. My God is faithful and good. He is always watching over me. 

I have been watching a couple of recorded services. How good it is to hear the message. I love that I can watch not only on Sunday, but other days of the week.  That screen time was a blessing.