We’ve all seen the news and posts on Facebook. You know, the grim predictions of hundreds of thousands of deaths, stay at home orders and mask wearing, not to mention the ones that point fingers at our state and national leaders. These newscasts and posts are full of fear, worry and sometimes even hate. How are we to survive this pandemic? I found patience, prayer and painting helped.
I feel I have not really been living life during this pandemic. Having patience is not ordinarily one of my virtues. I’ve just been getting by. We have given up so much. For me, I gave up:
- Visits with my family and friends and hugs from my grandkids
- Attending church on Sunday mornings because the churches closed
- My part time job as a substitute teacher because teachers were working remotely
- Participating in book club or going out to eat with friends because we were told not to gather
- Participating in Bible study with friends, again, because the church was closed
- Shopping at my favorite stores because they too were closed
I felt as though I retired all over again and had to create a new life.