I am a pretty cheerful person, for the most part. I tend to look at the positive side of a situation. But I woke this morning, thinking of writing this blog and found that I’m struggling a bit. When this coronavirus disease (COVID-19) began, I made the decision to fully comply with the travel restriction guidelines as well as with the suggestions for social distancing from others. I encouraged others to do the same. Today, I’m struggling because I want to celebrate Easter with my daughter and my neighbors. I don’t think that’s going to happen.

I am keeping really busy. I have lots of hobbies and many conference calls and emails for LWML to keep me entertained. Yet, I miss socializing with neighbors and worshipping with my church family. It’s OK to admit that. This mood will pass. It’s time to get busy with today’s list of to-dos. But I wonder, how are you?

Are you finding enjoyment with extra time at home? Are you reaching out to old friends and family members just to say hello? Are you catching up on reading or cleaning out closets? Are you sad once in a while, missing your friends, and wondering when life will return to normal? I want you to know you’re not alone.

We’re all in this together. We may be separated but we are still the body of Christ. We are bound together in faith with the common purpose of glorifying our Lord and sharing His love and mercy, His grace and forgiveness with others. Just thinking about that helps to remove the focus off of ourselves.

Thanks be to God for this gift of purpose He has given us! As we go about our lives, sheltered in place or out in the world, we have the privilege of praising our Creator and sharing His story. How are you? … sharing HIS story today?

Today, and always, we are surrounded by HIS grace,

Debbie