It Will Be Okay

Remember when I wrote about not having any snow days? I lamented that I could really use a break and that an unexpected day off would be welcome.

Be careful what you wish for.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic that is sweeping the world everything is canceled. Church will be held at home until further notice. The kids have the next two weeks off from school. There's no dance this week. Bryan will work from home until the end of April.

I think all of these cancellations are very wise. If we can do anything to slow the spread of the illness, then we should do it. And I'm certainly not complaining about having everyone at home. But there has been a heightened sense of anxiety at our house. We always have an undercurrent of anxiety, but this has kicked it up a notch. We've had lots of talks about what's happening and what we can do to help. The kids aren't complaining about being stuck inside, though I am really wishing we had a backyard right now.

We are safe. We have a fully stocked pantry and supply room. We have a daily schedule worked out. We're ready to do school and church at home, and that's good because we may be here for the duration. Aside from a case of the common cold, we are healthy. It will be okay. It's still scary, but it will be okay.