Category: Family lifestyle/marriage
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March 27, 2020 – In for the long haul during the pandemic
Day 15 – Two weeks. It’s been two weeks since this virus has altered our lives. My son, a freshmen, has resorted to staying up late, like really late into the morning. I imagine every teenager at his age is going through the same thing. The freedom to do whatever at home, because time lingers…
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March 26, 2020 – Instacart to the rescue
Day 14 – I see the posts. Groceries are in stock at some stores, but not at others. Where do I find the toilet paper? the milk? the baby wipes? Customers question and help each other out on social media in an effort to find the items they need. Did I mention I haven’t been…
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March 25, 2020 – Masks for the masses
Day 13 -Masks — Who knew that face masks or medical masks would be the hot topic for the world as medical personnel such as nurses, doctors, or hospital staff face a shortage as they tackle the greatest enemy they’ve seen– the Corona Virus. On television and social media, anyone who knows how to sew…
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March 24, 2020 – Birthday Detour
Day 12 – On social media, there are pictures of a teenager or child sitting at a table with a birthday hat and cake, sitting by himself. No visitors or big party. Just a birthday cake with lit candles. Just like many children, adults, and grandparents, individuals having birthdays during the quarantine are lonely in…
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March 22, 2020 – Sunday and baking
Day 10 – After the morning coffee, we celebrate mass in our living room. It doesn’t feel the same, but it is interesting to see inside other Catholic churches via YouTube. Today, we’re in Washington, D.C. at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. It’s the closest experience we’ll have to mass…
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March 21, 2020 – Hobbies revisited
Day 9 – It’s Saturday. Although Saturday is normally my cleaning day, yesterday and the day before also were actually cleaning days. In fact from now on, there’s no excuse not to clean all of the areas in my home I could never muster the strength to get through before the quarantine. As a high…
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March 20, 2020 – Staying at home – The Governor’s mandate
Day 8 – So, last night, we heard the mandate – stay at home. Parents see the numbers of the victims from the virus — in China, in Italy, now in Spain. And we’re waiting to see when the virus will come to us. Children and teenagers hear the news, but it doesn’t translate the…
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March 19, 2020 – The Pope’s Request
Day 7 – Yesterday on social media, The Pope requested all Catholics to pray the rosary on this specific day, March 19th, the feast of St. Joseph. So, today at 1 pm (9 pm Italian time), my husband, daughter, son, and I sat in our living room and said the rosary together. Years ago, I…
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March 17, 2020 – Clearing the spaces
Day 5 – It’s Tuesday. I awaken and head toward the closet. And there is it… the pile. The relentless pile that has been staring at me for months…actually years. Near the floor of my closet is a huge pile of loose sheets of music, music books, key charts, binders filled with church music. It’s…
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March 16, 2020 – Today’s doctor visit
Day 4 – I awaken to silence, until my daughter’s beagle, Buzz (named after the Disney character) begins his morning barking. Our other dogs, Oreo and Morgan, snooze in their pen, and Theo (Sparky for short) sleeps in his bed in my room. Today is my doctor’s appointment which I scheduled last Friday. This was…
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