Did The Easter Bunny Come?

Happy Easter everyone. How are we dealing with staying home, staying safe? I admit I am enjoying and hating this at the same time. I am still working. I spend my evenings and weekends at home watching Netflix, reading, doing crosswords, drinking shandies and spending time with my sweetie.

My mind wanders and when it does my anxiety kick in.  Whenever I sneeze or cough, I think am I getting sick. I don’t have a fever so I am fine.

I have a friend who developed COVID and he has since recovered. He returned in mid March from an epic driving adventure with his family. I have known him for about 25 years, however, our friendship only developed over the last five years. It is a very strong bond.

My friends are small in quantity and huge in quality. I cherish my interaction with each and everyone of them. They are the type of friends who if you call at 3:00 am they ask how can I help you not why are you calling. The support, love and respect we have for each other is special. Now more than ever it is important to check in and maintain contact. When this is all over the things settle down to the normal the new normal we will celebrate and revel in each other’s company. I will wait and cherish these moments.

The new normal will be limited number of people in shops and stores. Limited number of people in restaurants and theatres. Sporting events will return under physical distancing protocols. We will forever be indebted to our front line workers who kept life churning and saving lives.

What we considered important or who we considered important is changing. The last to change will be the people who thought they were the most important. They are the least likely to adapt to the new normal. Waiting in line to enter a store will be considered beneath them.

I think of when this is over and how the world is changing. I think of how practising good MentalHealth will have gotten me through this. The three things I am missing our giving my grandson and stepdaughter a huge hug not wanting to let go. I am missing my daily ordeal of sports all aspects and I am missing hands on volunteering with my many organizations.

I am longing for the end of this, hopefully by September. Stay Strong, stay healthy, stay home, stay positive and be kind always.