A Few Personal Thoughts – COVID-19

I decided to take the last few days off of everything. I went for long walks with the kids, played in the yard with them, watched movies, and read. It was a welcome change of pace. I am trying to relax and prepare the best I can for what is coming shortly. I know that our hospital and community could be the next one to be overwhelmed with cases. I’m hoping that everyone continues to social distance and slow the spread.

Normally, I love being a nurse but right now things are different. Everyone at work is tense, as am I. You can feel the tension in the air as everybody waits for the other shoe to drop. It’s like we are all stuck in a permanent intake of breathe that we can’t seem to release. All waiting to exhale. All waiting for the world to stop or keep spinning. All waiting, waiting, waiting. We are all in fear that today will be the day that we take this home to our families but still we wait. We wait because they may need us. We wait because eventually, they will need us. It’s not a media story. It’s not overhyped headlines. This time there really is a monster under the bed and we have no way to cure it. But still, we wait.

The doors are locked. The hospital halls are empty of visitors. I’ve had patients crying that they are afraid that they have been exposed by being out of their homes. It’s hard to comfort their fears as I feel the same. I’ve had a patient cry for me and pray that I will not get sick. I’ve had patients tell me they were afraid that all of the nurses, aides, and support staff were in harm’s way. It’s hard to hear and even harder to think that they’re not wrong. Some of my co-workers suffer from health conditions and age is not on their side. We’re praying a little harder for each other these days. It’s all very emotionally draining.

I truly enjoy blogging and will keep up the best I can. It’s hard being a mom, nurse, and blogger all at the same time right now. We tend to keep things upbeat and pleasant on this site. I try not to get too deep too often. After all, we’re a family travel and lifestyle blog. We are here for entertainment and to inspire others to enjoy life more with their children. Our mission has always been to help others to live their dreams, to enjoy time with their children, and not be afraid to travel with kids of any age. It’s been difficult to continue writing during this and keep it upbeat and happy at all times.

I have received many messages and emails wishing us well, asking if our family is doing ok, and sending us prayers, well wishes, and hugs. We appreciate all of you more than you know! It’s a humbling experience to know that complete strangers care for your children and wish only the best for them. We send all of you our prayers and wishes for health and comfort during these trying times. I know that it’s lonely but please continue to stay at home. Our inbox and messages are always open if you find yourself in need of a personal connection or a quick conversation. I know this is hard and felt that I couldn’t continue blogging without addressing the elephant in the room that is COVID-19.

We will do our best to continue to produce content for all of you to enjoy. Our mission at this time has changed slightly to help families to cope with isolation. Stay at home. Stay safe. Make memories. Love each other a little more. Above all else, give your family and yourself some grace. We are all living through this apart but always together. Please, call your grandparents and parents.

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