Today we had to take our youngest, Amity, for a Covid test as she's had a continuous cough since Friday and is feeling really unwell. If Corona Virus wasn't a thing, I wouldn't have worried about her at all as it just seems like a bad cold, normal cough sort of thing, but with all the hype, I phoned the helpline and they advised us to have her tested. So now we have to self-isolate at least until the results come back in one to three days and maybe for longer if the test is positive.
I am so tired of this virus. I'm tired of having to wear a mask when I go out, of not being able to have meetups with friends, of no church, no community singing, of not being able to communicate as effectively, of not being able to see my family who live overseas. And I'm actually just tired. I'm trying to see the good in it all but even that gets tiring sometimes.
There are moments of connection though that have been an encouragement today. Our house church friends all offered to shop for us if we need shopping and another group of Bible study friends prayed for us without even knowing what we are going through. The kids bible class Amity is part of are also praying for her. I am so grateful for prayer and Christian community, despite meeting over Zoom rather than in person. I also got to speak to all three of my siblings today which I haven't done for ages and it was lovely to hear from them all. I know in the global scheme of things, I have such a lot to be thankful for, but sometimes I still have days when I feel a little overwhelmed by everything and need encouragement and support. It's times like this you realise that it's important to fill your life with authentic positive relationships and friendships that really matter.
I want to work more intentionally on building those relationships and community so I can also encourage others when they need it.
My quote for today is “One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let people know they are not alone.” ― Shannon L. Alder
My photo for today is me wearing my favourite mask and reminding you that you are not alone.
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