As we begin wrapping up a second month of isolation, I sit here on my couch watching my state governor address our corner of the world. I am intermittently rubbing my temples as I can feel a headache coming on still staring at my blinking cursor.
Alex is in the basement teaching his final class of the day and our pup is curled up in his normal spot waiting to see which of us finishes our daily tasks first. We have come together as a couple, and as a team, more than ever in this time. We have mostly adjusted to sharing one house 24/7, re-delegating house chores, and enforcing our sleep schedule. We are now used to making all of our meals at home, rather than regularly getting takeout for the convenience (and of course the tasty sushi). It all has come together...and yet, there are moments every day where we still find ourselves with thoughts such as "Is this really happening right now?"
You would think that two months would be enough to adjust, but it just isn't. Even if this was a static situation and that was the way it was going to be for a long time, it would not be easy. But the fact of the matter is every day changes are implemented for opening, closing, and re-opening businesses during this crisis. Hospital needs bounce from location to location as hotspots pop up sporadically. There are no constants in the global news at this moment in time.
All of that being said, there still are constants. Staples that come from being a human living a human experience during this time. Constants of love and compassion and hope. As we continue to navigate what tomorrow, or even the rest of today, looks like...I personally find it incredibly encouraging to look up and see Gov. DeWine, Lt. Gov. Husted, and Dr Acton encouraging us from our television sets. To see my husband coming up the stairs to the rhythmic thump, thump, thump of my dog's tail as Alex finished his work first today. To watch the children walking with parents down our street proudly wearing their masks and capes.
I have said it before, and I will say it again...people are good, people. Hang in there and find your constant.
Prepare, don't panic.
-Allison
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