I am writing this post for pure selfish reasons. I want to remember what is happening in the world at this time and I want to look back and go "wow that was a crazy time".
Covid 19 is spreading all around the world. It has even invaded the towns and city closest to me.
This virus is spread very easily and as someone with a compromised lung capacity I am even more at risk.
Our schools in Saskatchewan have closed the doors for know and students are connecting through online resources. Homeschooling one student for the last year and a half as made me more prepared than many others out there.
We have been under the order of the province to socially distance ( 6 ft minium between people) ourselves from everyone except those that live in the same house for nearly three weeks and they are saying this could last months longer not weeks longer.
Many people have lost their jobs or are now working from home.
The struggles are many, too many to list.
We have been blessed. Mining is an essential service and Ian is still working. The kids have adjusted well to being at home all the time. We have set up many ways for our kids and ourselves to socialize via the internet. Due to the lack of things we can do we are saving a pile of money and paying down our debt faster then expected.
I am struggling with not getting out of the house. I miss the face to face contact with other adults. I am feeling guilty for not doing the tasks that were once mine however now Ian has taken over to lower my risk.
This week a friend reached out and my walls came down and I shared with her lots. She encouraged me to do some tasks and even if it took me days to get them done, I did them and I tell you I feel different now.
Covid-19 has drastically changed my life and now it is time that I embrace the opportunities it is giving me.
For all the times I said I don't have time, well now I do.
Leeanne