I'm re-starting this blog, amid lists that I'm making for "things to do" and "schedules" for normalcy, while socially distancing our family of 2 kids (aged 9 & 6) and a puppy (6.5 months old) from the rest of society. As the mom, I've been on a few impactful text strings and social media, with other moms.
Right now, my biggest fear is that we will run through our list of "things to do" in the first day/week, but I fully appreciate that I'm well-positioned to manage this, and I'm grateful.
Each of us is coming to terms with what this means in our own ways: some by focused thinking of the elderly, some the kids and teachers, some by thinking of the healthcare workers, some by focusing on the economic impact, some by reading detailed CDC guidelines, and some by watching the news. For all the varying degrees of fear actions: panic texting, hoarding supplies, and barking "should dos" at others on social media, I ask you to remember that we are all facing impactful changes to our everyday lives.
I've watched inspiring phone videos taken of communities in Italy and Spain "gathering" on their porches singing and working-out to encourage each other from the safe distances of their own apartment balconies. I ask that we all respect that as unique human beings, we are all processing as best we can for our families and remember that no one deserves to get sick.
There will be important considerations to make for our mental health. As stricter guidance is implemented, the hope is that we will all remain vigilant and support each other remotely, as best we can.
I believe in personal responsibility and right now that comes by considering how our behaviors impact our communities. Just as important as social distancing practices are the emotional support that we offer. We are likely to not only be isolated for several weeks, but to know someone who gets sick. These things are hard.
I'm starting this blog for myself, but because it's out there, if you want to read and comment, I welcome thoughtful challenges to my thinking/processing/logic. But, I will reject bullying, or overly negative comments, because it's an opportunity for support during a difficult time.
I'm planning to provide an outlet for my daughters too, to share their thoughts in their own journals and/or opportunities to document their thoughts/feelings as they navigate their own processes by drawing or writing or picture taking. I hope to capture these things daily and create a photo-book as a keepsake, as this will be a defining time for them, like the Challenger and 9-11 were for me.
Good luck to you and your families! It is only just beginning for us in the US.
Right now, my biggest fear is that we will run through our list of "things to do" in the first day/week, but I fully appreciate that I'm well-positioned to manage this, and I'm grateful.
Each of us is coming to terms with what this means in our own ways: some by focused thinking of the elderly, some the kids and teachers, some by thinking of the healthcare workers, some by focusing on the economic impact, some by reading detailed CDC guidelines, and some by watching the news. For all the varying degrees of fear actions: panic texting, hoarding supplies, and barking "should dos" at others on social media, I ask you to remember that we are all facing impactful changes to our everyday lives.
I've watched inspiring phone videos taken of communities in Italy and Spain "gathering" on their porches singing and working-out to encourage each other from the safe distances of their own apartment balconies. I ask that we all respect that as unique human beings, we are all processing as best we can for our families and remember that no one deserves to get sick.
There will be important considerations to make for our mental health. As stricter guidance is implemented, the hope is that we will all remain vigilant and support each other remotely, as best we can.
I believe in personal responsibility and right now that comes by considering how our behaviors impact our communities. Just as important as social distancing practices are the emotional support that we offer. We are likely to not only be isolated for several weeks, but to know someone who gets sick. These things are hard.
I'm starting this blog for myself, but because it's out there, if you want to read and comment, I welcome thoughtful challenges to my thinking/processing/logic. But, I will reject bullying, or overly negative comments, because it's an opportunity for support during a difficult time.
I'm planning to provide an outlet for my daughters too, to share their thoughts in their own journals and/or opportunities to document their thoughts/feelings as they navigate their own processes by drawing or writing or picture taking. I hope to capture these things daily and create a photo-book as a keepsake, as this will be a defining time for them, like the Challenger and 9-11 were for me.
Good luck to you and your families! It is only just beginning for us in the US.
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