What a crazy wild ride the past six months have been. Masks, no masks. Will school start after Labor Day or will it start at all? Parents are having to unexpectedly don the hat of a teacher while college campus life has been chaotic for students. Our lives are like escalators; up and down and at times, totally out of control. Even the big box stores can’t decide if we should enter through one door on the far side of the building or not!
In the meantime, I’ve asked numerous people, how are you keeping your sanity during the madness? Some state that they are glad to have returned to work, others continue to do physical exercise for their sanity and yet others have taken to serious hobbies like sewing, painting and gardening. Visiting from a distance with masks have helped others to cope with the feeling of isolation that this whole shutdown has generated in people of all ages. I’ve noticed that with some of my dialysis patients, the staff is the only other human contact they have outside their homes.
During this continued time of uncertainty, let’s not forget about our friends and family members and reach out to them by phone if not in person to make sure they are okay. Do they need anything; groceries, a ride to the post office or doctor’s office? Almost four months ago, I lost my high school best friend to pancreatic cancer. A quick call or text to her family let’s them know I’m concerned and willing to listen as they continue to deal with their grief.
As fall and the change of the season approaches, let us move forward with blessings and thanks for our health, safety and for those who are able to work, employment. We know that life goes on so let’s enjoy our favorites that welcome the fall season. For my sister, it’s devouring all things pumpkin spice! For myself, it’s doing the research and drafts for the final book in The Fat Girls Club book series and raking falling leaves.
I want to say “thank you” to all my readers of this newsletter. Stay safe, healthy and positive in mind, body and spirit.