Dreaming of a happier time

Don't get too excited, this is an old picture.  Old memories of happier times is what helps me cope with reality.  Today is a hard day, I'm feeling very depressed and lethargic.  I haven't felt like posting anything on my blog.  I need  to get out of my house, I need to see my family, I need to just go browsing a department store, I need to go to the beach, I need to see my friends again and I need to stop worrying about the unknown. 

Yesterday I was almost rude to a complete stranger on Facebook.  I related an experience I had at Shop-Rite in Lacey last week.  I said that a security guard took my temperature before I was allowed to enter the store.  A woman replied that all I have to do is use Insta-cart and get my groceries delivered.  Really? It's that simple?  I don't think so, in this area the delivery slots are booked for the next 3 weeks.  I actually don't mind going shopping, it's the highlight of my week, LOL!  And, I don't mind having my temperature taken.  I don't see how that makes any difference, because you can be a carrier of the virus without any symptoms.  But, I will keep doing my part and keep praying that this ends soon.  

On a more positive note, people are stepping up and helping their neighbors.  My neighbor Rita likes to sew.  She called me and asked if my Son and I would like her to make us cloth masks to wear.  I thought that was really nice of her and I thanked her for the offer.  She did an amazing job and delivered them to our paper tube.  Thanks again Rita!

There have been a lot of catch phrases circulating, but the best one in my opinion was "better to be 6 feet apart rather than 6 feet under"!  I can't agree more.  Stay safe and healthy. 😍💘

Good Friday prayers

As a child, I was raised as a Christian.  I attended Sunday school at the Presbyterian church in the small town of Newtown, Pa.   When I got a little older, I joined the Methodist church.  I sang in the Choir and had many wonderful experiences being a member.  When I became an Adult, I drifted away from attending Church.  In times of trouble I always relied on my faith to see me through.  And there were many times in my life when I called on God for guidance and help.  Now is no different, I need my faith to get me through this troubling time.  I admit to not knowing very much about other religions and their beliefs.  I only know what I believe.  Today I will spend my time quietly reflecting on those beliefs and asking God to protect my family and friends.  Many years ago, on Good Friday everything stopped in the afternoon at the time of Jesus' death.  Businesses closed, People attended Church services and as children we were told to remain quiet in the house.  It was a day of mourning, a time of darkness for every Christian.  This afternoon I will pray for all the souls we have lost to this Virus Worldwide.  I'll also look forward to Sunday when the light returns and Jesus is Risen.  I have to believe that this Crisis will end and there will be light in the world again.

Easter Week 2020

I don't know about you, but I need some happiness in my life this week.  Today's blog is going to focus on the positive.  When I started this blog it was supposed to be about our Keto journey to better health.  Just about a month ago our world was turned upside down.  We're still here and we're still trying our best to stay Keto.  I will admit that it has gotten a lot harder though.  Once last week we ate mac n cheese for the first time in over a year.  I've also made cookies more than once, and I don't mean Keto cookies.  😲  But I'm not beating myself up over my slip ups.  I know when this crisis is over, I will get back on track.  As we approach Easter, Passover and Ramadan, I'm going to be thankful for everything that's good in my life.  Tonight I'll go outside and look up at the Super Moon 🌕 and thank God.  I know that tomorrow the sun 🌞will rise on another day.  My family is healthy, I have a roof over my head, food to eat and love in my heart.  These are the important things for me.  Some of my family and friends have not been as fortunate and have suffered more than I have.  I pray for them all and hope things get better for everyone. 

    

It's not business as usual

Take a good long look at the graph above.  I am so appalled when I hear of instances of my fellow human beings that just don't understand this graph.  Over and over again I'm hearing of gatherings of people for selfish reasons.  Do you not understand that it's not just about you?  It affects all of us.  I know it's hard to stay home and not be with the people you care about.  "Stay home" is for your safety and mine.  The President's guidelines say no groups larger then 10.  I say no groups period.  How do you know if just one person in your group is a carrier?  Are you really willing to take a chance on becoming infected?  Those of you that think it's OK to get together with friends are in the dark blue curve, the rest of us who are staying home are in the striped curve.  Maybe you think you won't be that one out of ten that infects someone else.  How do you know for sure?  Are you willing to jeopardize your family and friends just so you can get out of the house?  How are you going to feel if because you were lonely and decided to visit Grandma, and you unknowingly are a carrier of the virus and now Grandma gets sick and dies?  Think about that, let it sink in, was it worth the visit?  Maybe you think getting together outside and staying 6 feet apart is OK, what if that's not true.  There is so much we don't know about how this Virus is transmitted.  The rules keep changing everyday.  I'm not being a Nervous Nellie, I've seen first hand how people who were healthy and relatively young have been fine one day and then suddenly got sick and within a week to 10 days died.  They're dead, they're not coming back.  Please at least consider what I've said, we are in a war and the only way to win is to fight with the tools that we have.  Mitigation   if you don't know what that means, look it up.