Judy. Well, here we all are—in the same boat—or at least I hope you’re all at home on lockdown. I honestly don’t have much patience with the folks playing together in parks or pouring into stores in groups. It means it’ll be that much longer before the rest of us can safely get out and be with those we love. Or to travel.
But enough of that soapbox! Ted shared with you the odd journey home a week ago. Thanks to dear friends Carolyn and Doug, we have isolated ourselves in their beautiful new house in Atlanta while they are wintering in Florida. In another week they need to return, but the two weeks we have here have given us a chance to take a deep breath and regroup. While we still can’t see our kids, there is comfort in knowing they’re not that far away, and we’ve been able to locate an airbnb in Athens where we can walk to grocery and drugstores (for curbside pickup), and be close to a major hospital once we leave here.
Meanwhile, this lovely home in a 55+ community has given us a beautiful view of a pond from the back porch, an opportunity to walk the deserted sidewalks and subdivisions, and space to practice yoga or work out. We are truly blessed.
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| View from the back porch |
Yes, we get antsy, but there’s plenty to do. I continue to study Spanish and am taking an online course in teaching English as a second language. We’ve got plenty of books in our devices, theatres are offering live streaming of plays (we just watched ONE MAN, TWO GOVN’RS, from National Theatre at Home’s You Tube channel), and plenty of movies on tv. We check up on friends. I've Zoomed yoga classes and Skyped Bible study, and FaceTimed with our families. Technology is a huge help.
And you all, are you ok? If you’ve not heard from us, let us know how you’re doing. Two former students of mine have tested positive and are struggling. We can keep you in our prayers if we know. Stay safe. You are important to us.
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