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Happy Wednesday everyone.
Just look at this weather!
As I write this, I am holed up at home, watching the blowing snow through my living-room window. It’s a good thing I wasn’t organized enough to pack away any of our winter attire, yet.
This week has been a bit of a challenge. After two years of trying to avoid it, my daughter tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday morning. She had a few sick days, but luckily her case was relatively mild, and she has since bounced back. Her rapid tests are now coming back negative.
When she tested positive, I knew it was only a matter of time before we all did. The first night she was feeling under the weather but concerned she would spread the virus to me and her dad. We have, after all, been drilling it into her head since 2020 that she needs to wear a mask, and that life doesn’t look or feel normal because we are trying hard not to get sick.
A few days later her dad tested positive, and then a few days after that it was my turn. So far, my bout with the virus has felt like a bad head cold, and his is like a cough. It’s unpleasant, but I am grateful it’s not worse. We are lucky.
If there’s one thing that has really stood out to me over the past week, it’s taking notice of how many people take time out of their days and life to offer to help, or simply check in. While we are not unique in having COVID-19 (so many people seem to have it right now) the outpouring of support from folks, either checking in to see if we’re feeling OK, asking if we need anything or relating their own experiences with the virus, has been nothing short of lovely.
Kindness is medicine for the soul.
I hope that you all stay safe and warm, and that you were able to snag some chips and storm snacks for the weekend.
If you celebrate, I hope you all have a wonderful Easter. If you don’t, I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Shelley Cook, Columnist
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