It has been a restless type of day for me. Part of it is the cold weather and I haven’t been brave enough to venture outside for a walk. Having trouble settling down and doing much. Decided to roll with it and call this a day of rest – lessness!
I have done five loads of laundry. At least I accomplished something today! I did manage to take a shower and get dressed and eat breakfast and lunch. I’m on a roll today!
I was reading an article about ways to volunteer during this Covid19 confinement and found a link to a Crisis Text Hotline. There was a short application process, I had to provide three names they will send a reference check to, and then there is a two week on-line class that I will do. When I successfully complete the class I will sign up for two-hour shifts and accept and respond to texts from people that need a little support during these crazy times. This is something I can do and look forward to being in service in this way.
By the way, if you need some extra support you can text me now at 620-481-8323. I would love to hear from you and visit with you. We are all in this together and we need to learn to lean on each other as needed. Sometimes we can be the givers and sometimes we need to be the receivers. Both make the world a better place for all!
Jim has been restless today too and neither one of us have felt like doing much. He has been typing some articles for the local newspaper. He has become a guest columnist and they publish an article from him at least weekly. That is another way of being in service to the world right now.
I have heard reports of freezing temperatures in KS today. Slick roads and some sleet and ice fell overnight and into the morning. We got some moisture here but it didn’t get below freezing. It is to be in the mid to upper 80’s early next week.
I started knitting another baby blanket. I knit about three rows and have to take a break. Unusual for me to have to stop that quickly but whatever. I learned a long time ago not to force anything if I can help it. I am knitting for a bit, pacing for a bit, eating something, and then trying to knit again. This has been one of those days that I will way over eat and I don’t even care right now. Some days I just have to do what I have to do to get through the day.
I have some hamburger laying out for dinner tonight. I think I am going to make tacos. They are Jim’s favorite food and easy to make.
My sister-in-law posted an article on Facebook today that suggested we will be in lock down for at least ten weeks and probably longer as not all are obeying the direction to shelter in place. That confirms what I have been feeling. It hit me hard when I read it that it will be late summer before I get to see my kids and grandkids again. Thank heavens for FaceTime and texting.
Some days are easier than others. This is a day that seems to drag and go by slowly. I’m sure tomorrow will be better. I have managed to stay out of the muck pond so far which is a miracle in and of itself. Allowing myself to feel the restlessness today and knowing this too shall pass.
Grateful for a possible volunteer opportunity I found, grateful this last blast of winter weather will be gone shortly, and grateful for a warm house to shelter in place in today.