Basic Chronicles of COVID-19
- Meredith Lauchner
- Sep 16, 2022
- 2 min read
We got a dog and we are making bread. WHO ARE WE?
Oh yeah, just your average self-isolating humans trying to cope with a global pandemic by replacing human connection with a dog and working out with carbs. Only one is going mildly well.
Our global pandemic has looked like adopting a street dog that followed a friend home one day. Her name is Harlee and she has brought so much joy in this uncertain time. Our friend Marshall took care of her and then being a selfless man, agreed to let us give her a home.
This time has also looked like lots of walk/runs with Harlee and socially distanced walks with our neighbor Martha. I wouldn't have believed you if you told me that walking with masks, 6 ft apart would be the highlight of my days, but here we are.
These days are slow, even though Craig and I are both still working (thankfully), we have appreciated the simplicity of slower days that create time to...bake. Craig has been making tortillas and bread, which I appreciate in the moment, but if I come out of quarantine like this... you know why.
On that note, I definitely have appreciated the meme content that coronavirus is responsible for. On multiple zoom calls, the conversation is initially centered on the sadness, lack of PPE, and overall feelings of what is going on? And inevitably, there is hope found in, "But, this meme game is strong."
All joking aside, this change in pace has reminded us of simpler times. We have been sitting on the front porch with our pup, chatting with neighbors from porches, and appreciating "home life". Most days feel like "what is actually happening?", but there are other days where this slower pace allows more clarity. There will be ramifications from this time for years to come, but in the meantime, we are going to give thanks for all the sweet things that will be birthed out of this season. Cooking in the home, supporting our local business, walks outside, reading, sending "just because" gifts, distributing food in the neighborhood, and pressing into conversation over games and puzzles. I pray that we come out of this kinder, more resilient, and in tune with others around us.