The one who shell not be named……..Covid 19!
It started with “This is something we might need to worry about” to “ The state is shutting down”. Now we are at “What are we going to do now, it’s everywhere” The words Covid-19, washing hands, masks, distancing ourselves, work remotely and stay at home were all new normals that we now accept. The first time my phone emergency alarm went off, a cold shiver went down my spine. I was told that I was laid off at work and they sent me home. Just like that! No warning. I applied for unemployment for the first time in 20 years. The process was slow and tedious. And just like that, I was home with no job for the next four months. Now, for a social butterfly like myself, I took this hard. Getting used to being by myself all day was tough. The rest of my family were essential workers so they worked all day and came home exhausted and frustrated with the public reaction to the new normal. So I didn’t feel right complaining about being home. My loneliness didn’t compare to what they were going thru. So, I learned to entertain myself. It started with TV then to reading then totally board with those options, I went with online education! Life changing. I had purpose again. Self education is not easy! Dealing with myself as a teacher and student was not easy at all, but it did give me the challenge I needed.
I know everyone out there has had to deal with this public health emergency. I was very fortunate not have anyone in my family get sick. But I understand that could change anytime if we let our guard down and not wear a mask and take all the other precautions that have been issued thru the CDC and our Governor and the rest of the team just trying to keep us safe. We all need to reach deep down inside our self and be a part of the solution and not adding to the problem. We all need to work with the officials that are trying to get us all on the same page until the vaccine and treatments are vastly accessible to all of us. Stay safe, stay distant but stay connected! All us social dependents will survive this to hug again!
