What Covid-19 Has Taught Me
For the last 5 months, I feel as if my mind has be in overload with all that has been going on in the world. I have been on an emotional rollercoaster while trying to maintain some type of normalcy for my boys. And if you are anything like me, you have felt it as well. I can honestly say I have learned a lot and I have had plenty of rest! Although, Covid-19 has changed how we do life, which may not be convenient for some; it has caused me to slow down and focus on what’s important. First, let me say my prayers are with all who have been sick or lost love ones from complications of the virus. I personally (at this time) know 10 people who have had the virus that range in age and color.
Quarantine. If I never hear that word again I will be A – O – K! I think I hear/see that word a hundred times a day. From the government to the people for it and to the ones against it…either way its on my timeline daily. But…during our quarantine time, the boys and I actually enjoyed our time together. We slept in but got up by 9 to do virtual school. When we were done we had the rest of the day to go outside, play games, watch movies…free time to do whatever we wanted to do. I was really lax on what the boys could or could not do since we couldn’t go to our normal places to have fun. I learned it was more important for them to still enjoy their lives than my normal strict rule about video games and tablets. I learned everything didn’t have to be by the book. People were losing love ones and I didn’t want to waste the time I had with my boys on things that wouldn’t matter a year from now.
Forgotten Things. This time took us back to things we used to do before we became so busy with life. Pre Covid, we would be on the go until bed time. Baseball practice, karate, soccer, tutoring, church, birthday parties…life was busy! Our schedules completely changed; we had no schedule. This allowed us to do things we didn’t have time for or should I say we didn’t make time for. We went for walks, sat outside on the porch, played card games, had some very interesting talks, play time during bath time, night time reading before bed and just good ole fashion playing with toys. These are things we had forgotten about or just didn’t have the time to do that we enjoyed. Covid/quarantine changed that for us. We now were doing the simple things that we loved. It didn’t require much, just showing up and doing them.
Time With God. I am a believer and I try to make sure every morning I have time in prayer and in my bible. During this time, I’ve had a lot of time to spend with God throughout the day. I’ve been able to stop and pray or read a scripture or dig deeper into Him and His word. I’ve had time to fast and pray about things concerning family and business. He has downloaded so much to me during this time (you see I’m writing a blog which I haven’t done in over a year – yikes!) and I’m running with it! This free time with God has been a huge blessing for me. I was quiet and I listened to what He had to say. It was time I needed.
What’s Next?! Who knows. Things are changing daily. One things for sure, for my boys and me we are going to continue to enjoy life and do the things we LOVE! Of course we will do what’s needed for us as school and work goes but we will be lax and make sure we fit in time to do the simple things in life. School starts back up next week for us and yes we will be in the building (being extra careful of course). We get to see some friends we haven’t seen since the first of March. We will be back on a schedule (pray for us we have enjoyed sleeping in) but we will still enjoy life and not complain! I know Covid taught you some things and your list might be much different then mine but whatever it may be, take time to really evaluate your life during this time. What did you miss out on because you were complaining about not being able to go out to your normal places? What did this extra time at home allow you to accomplish that has been on your to-do lists for years? How did the dynamics of your family life change? Just pause and think about life pre-Covid, during Covid and what you would like to see post Covid.
As always, Be blessed…love y’all for real!
RaChell