I think this whole Covid 19 business is catching up with me. This was the first day when I was feeling my isolation. Maybe it's because it's my daughter's birthday, although I haven't had the opportunity to spend it with her in a number of years. Still, there is a longing for family that's increased by all that's going on.
On the plus side, I got to talk with my brother who shares his birthday with Laurel, even though he's in a hospital having gone through bone marrow treatment for cancer. It was good to connect and tell him that I love him. I also found myself experiencing heartening neighborhood interactions (all at the proper distance) with folks asking after each other. Lastly, my employer called to check in and see if I wanted to do an acceptably distanced walk together tomorrow. Long story short, I ended up feeling less isolated and melancholy than when I started the day.
There's always something to be grateful for. An evening out by the fire pit was a lovely way to end this Sunday.
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