In February the virus situation was hitting Europe. I knew my mission trip for July for 2020 was going to be postponed with my church.
Quarantine life hit after I had visited my family & went to the beach in South Texas during spring break. Hardest part is not hugging my papa goodbye. It was difficult for me because my papa is 99 years old. Was it a shock? Yes. Quarantine life was an unusual situation in my life.
Job situation & Life: I went through the same thing almost 10 years ago, I was laid off for a job for a year & half while I was working on my master degree. I worked part time as a front desk agent at a major hotel chain. My dad died of colon cancer that year. That period of my life was the most difficult time of my life. What did I learn from that season? Enjoy life like it’s your last day in your surroundings. Be in word ( Bible) and be close to G-d. Forgive and love others (you never know when it’s your last day on earth). Serve. Don’t waste your time watching TV at home. Read a good book. Learn something new.
When I was home and dealing with the 1st day of quarantine life I dealt with allergies issues. I was scared to walk into a clinic or doctor office. I went to CVS minute clinic. It was ruled out that I had allergies infection. I was well after a few weeks of rest. Life was different for us as a family living in quarantine life. Living together as a family was interesting. It felt like a retreat with all kinds of daily projects around the house . Yes, we did sneak a few Netflix & Disney shows in between. We cooked our home meals and ate at the family dinner some nights. Game nights and Bible studies were included. We learned a lot from each other during these times. Mentally it was draining for some of us to be in this new life. I'm an outgoing person and it was difficult to adapt to this new lifestyle with isolation. I remembered to slow down and allow Jesus has taken the wheel on this virus situation. I was on my knees praying and crying to G-d for our nation. Our nation would be healed. Shelter in place was lifted on May 1st in Texas. My papa went to heaven on May 4th. My family & I were able to buried my Papa 8th of May. We were all wearing our masks at my papa’s funeral. It’s been a crazy season in our lives.
What did I learn being in quarantine life? Love your family as they are. Journal as much as you can. Slow down. Connect with nature as often as you can. Have pray walks. Have more faith with the Lord. Learn to call your family on phone and not text. Take walks each night as you can.
What is a head of our future? We don’t know, but I’m trusting in the Lord today. Yes, I will always wear a mask while we are still fighting this COVID-19 in this nation and this world. Will I travel again, yes. Also, I will always miss my papa who was 99 years young.
