corona mi crazy (4/2020)

The parry evolution of the coronavirus pandemic has gone the gamut from complete dismissal to full immersion. Complete dismissal with thoughts like, 'It's just a cold.' or 'There wasn't this much fuss about Ebola spread which causes bleeding from every orifice.' or acknowledgement that it's a problem elsewhere but possibly rife with political agendas and inaccurate information. Then feeling it hit closer to home with precautionary measures such as church cancellation and a $1000 stockup on food. Next, fret about being the unlucky smear victim diagnosed first, feeling uncertain about going into work as an essential worker and being told to continue as is, and nuances of immersion such as graying, shaggy hair. Finally, a realization that life is very different because you've become an instant home schooler and summer is slowly being cancelled!

It is certainly a crazy time but there are three things I love:

1. a nation united with wacky humor

2. a heart swollen with joy for family time and new family hobbies:

and

3. church at home. Having church at home for the first time was an unforgettable experience. As David prepared the bread and put a napkin over top, the kids snickered and I seriously questioned how it wouldn't feel like roleplaying. But it was wonderful and sacred and I felt the spirit more strongly than I have in a very long time. It was easy to feel the spirit. We opened up a testimony meeting after a quick thought and it was wonderful to hear from every child and grandparents too who were visiting. They each shared their feelings and Jack ended the meeting with a very heartfelt, tearful prayer which proved that all of us were feeling the same throughout the entire meeting. In fact, it might prove hard to go back to formalized church.  

other memorable pics:

Mom masked and monitored at work

a drive up last day of school

visiting from a safe 6 ft distance