So first, a quick summary: There's a virus (COVID-19) that has quickly spread from China to the rest of the world. It's now at pandemic levels, and it's hard to say how many people actually have it because very few are able to get tested. (Blame it on the government, limited number of tests, limited testing facilities...who really knows?) People are dying, resources are limited. And nobody is quite sure what to do. They say 80-90% of the cases are mild. They say it's mostly the elderly that are dying. They say there aren't enough ventilators and hospital beds to treat those who need it. Hand sanitizer and toilet paper are hard to come by. Store shelves are empty. And so we've started something called Social Distancing. School is canceled for 6 weeks; restaurants and bars are closed or limited to take-out; sporting events are postponed; group events larger than 50 people are prohibited and it's recommended that you stay 6 feet away from everyone else. And as of yesterday, all non-essential businesses are closed as well.
So here we are, stuck at home for 6 weeks (at least.) The goal is to establish some sort of routine so we can continue school via an online app, keep everyone happy and healthy, and Kyle and I both still work. He can easily work from home and I, obviously, still have to go to work. There is a 'stay-at-home' order in place, but we are still able to get outside and get some fresh air - just not with anyone else. This means lots of time playing with one another, crafting, and reading.
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| The shelves at Fred Meyer. |
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| Lunch in the tent. |
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| The sunshine last week was amazing! |
It will be interesting to see how this all unfolds. Hopefully, this 'social distancing' works to slow the spread of the virus, and hopefully, we can appreciate the slower pace of life and all the time spent together as a family.
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