So many words to describe this time: unprecedented, uncertain, stressful, depressing, disaster, pandemic, uncertain, unnerving, scary, critical, crisis, tragic...the list goes on. And yet...and yet in the midst of this world-wide health crisis, our little homestead is thriving. We are so blessed that Daniel was able to take time off from work and I am able to work from home. We are so blessed to have been
forced into a season of together. With all activities including school canceled, we are here. We are home. We are together. It is not to say that we are ignorant. We understand the rest of the world is in the throes of a crisis. We understand the gravity of the situation and we understand that not only will many become sick, but some will also die, and the world's economy will be gravely impacted. We are not sheltered from the fact that this is a historic time. And yet...
So how can I bring generous into this season? How can I be generous when I can't even spend time with my neighbor? Well, I can bring them groceries. I can be generous by staying home to prevent the spread. I can be a word of encouragement. And I can be generous RIGHT HERE. In this family, in this home. These two and a half weeks have brought so much joy, so much together time, I am so thankful for them. When I was coming to a point where I wasn't sure I liked my kids at all, when everything bugged me about them, when I tried to be patient but it just wasn't working, and then BAM we were together 24/7 and life changed. Now I love being around them, I love learning with them, I love being reminded how special they each are. It's going to rain this week so maybe my opinion will change a bit as we spend more together time indoors but I am still thankful. Thankful for the wake-up and for these crazy kids.
Here are some highlights of our Corona-cation as we are calling it:
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| Day 1- get piglets and introduce them to Mars, our dog. |
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| Next, get dirty... |
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| ...by helping not-so-helpfully... |
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| ...but also very helpfully... |
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| ...to build a fence. |
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| Fit some homeschool in here... |
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...and there.
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| Answer some life-questions like, "how does a toilet flush?" |
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| Add some popsicle breaks. |
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| And you have yourself a Corona-cation |
