Things To Do

We've been directed to follow social distancing, and this is imperative if we want to nip this virus in the bud.  I'm afraid these two weeks are going to turn into a lot longer and it makes me really sad.  Being stuck at home might seem like a frustrating thing.  To an introvert, like myself, I value my time at home … but … I also hate when I'm not in control of a situation and that leaves me with feelings of anxiety.  I find myself caught between feeling depressed and anxious but then also seeing what good we can do with this.

If you're finding yourself bored and stuck with nothing to do rest assured there is SO MUCH you can do!

First and foremost, I recommend praying and spending as much time as you can in prayer.  In my last post I may have gotten a bit too controversial than I like to be.  My only point was the importance of praying for our president and everyone in office.  They have a tough job, especially with what's going on right now.  I have switched off any negativity I hear about any of them and instead pray for their hearts and minds and that God leads them to do what is right for all of us in this time.  I can't imagine what it feels like to be in their shoes.  It's also important to pray for health care workers who are working hard and tiring themselves out.  They don't get the time off we do.  Also, pray for the truck drivers and grocery store workers who are working even harder to deliver and restock shelves because of all the chaos and panic this has caused people.  Pray for those who are currently sick and pray that this doesn't spread further.

With kids not being in school this is a great time to sit and help educate them.  However you can.  Teach them.  Guide them.  There are so many educational tools available to help their brains not turn to mush while they are away from school.  I also believe that spending this educational time with them will help parents to have a better appreciation for teachers.  They work harder than you could imagine and deserve more praise than they get.

This is also a great time to get out those board games or other activities.  We have decided to make every night in our house for the time being game night and movie night.

We are entering the season of spring, which means SPRING CLEANING!  There is plenty to do with that.  Wiping down walls, floors, cabinets, etc.  Vacuuming dusting, reorganizing.   I've got a ton of projects going on in my house.  I really needed this down time in order to get it all accomplished.  It's also good to get the kids involved too.  They need to learn how to clean.  Give them these responsibilities.

Take my dog's advice and just relax.  Take a nap.

This is also a great opportunity to read or reread books you have laying around.  Do some writing too.  I'm sure you'll be hearing a lot from me via this blog in the upcoming days.

READ YOUR BIBLE!  Also, throughout this time it's important to remember that God is in control and will deliver us through this.  In a human sense we can only see what's directly in front of us but God can see the entire future and can use our experience for a purpose.  I'm already seeing what that purpose is.

And I'm sure there are other things you married couples can think of … but just remember  (I snatched this off of someone's Facebook) ...

Hey, let's find humor in all of this too!!!