Living in a World of Social Distancing

It’s been over a week since citizens in Montgomery Country, PA were instructed to stay home and #flattenthecurve. Other areas were next. 

It’s been over a week since  I posted a list of 50 Things to Do as A Family. As a family, we are great. We’ve accomplished a lot on the list, and more. We are healthy, in somewhat of a routine, and enjoying our time together. Our 3-year old is loving his life and our 9 month old grew another tooth and is crawling.
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In fairness- it hasn’t been easy. The uncertainty that looms ahead for both of us (career-wise) is daunting. I have to send a HUGE shout to the people who got me through some tough feelings this week- THANK YOU. 

​Disappointed. The marathon I trained to run- cancelled (rightfully so, but still, disappointed). My kid’s events (soccer, running, swimming) have been pushed back or are on hold. 

Confused. Am I far enough away from this person on the trail? Can I pick up something off a person’s porch? How MUCH do I need to wipe down this grocery cart?

Unsettled. How long? What’s next? 

To those that are thriving- keep sending us your light. There are people who are home with their families that wouldn’t have been, there are those who love living life this way. It’s OK to be happy now and we need you. It’s also OK to not be happy- we need you, too.

The only way through this uncharted territory is together. Keep checking up on your family, friends, neighbors. Layoffs are starting and it’s an uncertain time. A smile in the grocery store or on a walk goes a long way. We had a date night “in” last night- we lit candles, dressed up, and celebrated being together over some wine and Scrabble. Braeden records a weather report every morning for our family. We’ve been connecting with friends via FaceTime and Skype. We can still get through life, just a little differently. The yard still needs tending to. I can hear our neighbor outside building his shed as I write this. Babies are still being born. There is light at the end, but we need to do this together.

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*Instead of sending letters- we are sending friends and family video messages <3*