Day thirteen of Nancy working at home, and in spite of the what I initially thought (I was horrified at the idea of not physically being parked behind my desk, from 8-4:30, every work day), I am reaping some real positives from the experience.
For instance: Since I have been asked to call each resident every day, Saturdays and Sundays, included, I'm honestly getting to know each and every one of them.Yesterday, I learned that one of our newest residents was from the same home town area as my father's family. I can't wait to find out if we have some similar experiences. I have discovered that some of our folks need a little encouragement, and quite a few residents need specific information every day. I'm happy to share what I know, with them. They are telling me what is making them happy and what is making them sad. I am finding that I really enjoying my one-on-one conversations, with everyone of our residents. When I am talking to them, these days, on the phone, we are not being interrupted by other residents or by the constant incoming calls, from my desk phone.
Now, that is not to say that I am hoping that this particular distancing program continues for a long time. I hope it ends ASAP. But, until them.......Good morning! This is Nancy......
Great God. You are in change. We know that. Give us patience. Help us recognize that our sacrifices are nothing compared to that of many others. We honor your Holy Name.
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Saturday, March 14, 2020
What are you thinking?
Frankly, I just do not know where to start with this Corona Virus Pandemic. So far, I have determined that folks can be divided into possibly three categories, in their efforts to deal with the ongoing and seemingly worsening problem.
1. Those who joke about the issue. Example: What goes good with Corona Virus?.... Lyme Disease.
(Certainly, not a very realistic way to approach the serious of this issue.)
2. Those who are visibly angry at everyone and everything, which means that their "best laid plans" are being altered !(Oh My Golly, the world is coming to an end. BINGO is cancelled, and the President...or Nancy, is to blame..)
3. Those who are immobilized by fear and worry. (as in, "The sky is falling or, we are all going to die, tomorrow!)
It seems to me that we should find some middle ground here.
Yes, I believe we should be taking some precautions. Cleanliness, just like mom said, is truly next to Godliness. We have known, for decades, that germs and viruses are spread by human contact! So wash your hands and don't cough and sneeze on folks!
We are not all going to die from this virus. Most people, who actually get it, are recovering. It is not the end of the world. Relax, and don't go out and buy up every package of toilet paper you see!
Worrying, and this is a loose Biblical quote, "won't help you one little bit or give you one extra minute of time, here on Earth. Look outside your little selfish sphere, because maybe there is something you could be doing to help one of your neighbors!
This too shall pass.
God is Good.
Praise the Lord.
1. Those who joke about the issue. Example: What goes good with Corona Virus?.... Lyme Disease.
(Certainly, not a very realistic way to approach the serious of this issue.)
2. Those who are visibly angry at everyone and everything, which means that their "best laid plans" are being altered !(Oh My Golly, the world is coming to an end. BINGO is cancelled, and the President...or Nancy, is to blame..)
3. Those who are immobilized by fear and worry. (as in, "The sky is falling or, we are all going to die, tomorrow!)
It seems to me that we should find some middle ground here.
Yes, I believe we should be taking some precautions. Cleanliness, just like mom said, is truly next to Godliness. We have known, for decades, that germs and viruses are spread by human contact! So wash your hands and don't cough and sneeze on folks!
We are not all going to die from this virus. Most people, who actually get it, are recovering. It is not the end of the world. Relax, and don't go out and buy up every package of toilet paper you see!
Worrying, and this is a loose Biblical quote, "won't help you one little bit or give you one extra minute of time, here on Earth. Look outside your little selfish sphere, because maybe there is something you could be doing to help one of your neighbors!
This too shall pass.
God is Good.
Praise the Lord.
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Miss Goody Goody
I really have tried to be a law abiding citizen, all my life. But, frankly, I am now questioning why I should have bothered.
Every time I look in the paper, or on line, I find that law breakers, convicted criminals and general scofflaws are being pardoned, forgiven and lauded for their crimes.
Case in point. Our brand new, millennial mayor, has just pardoned all non-violent marijuana criminals, in the city. If I am not mistaken, smoking and selling weed is still against several laws.
And, my husband and I had student loans. We paid them back, with interest. That's what a "loan" is. It is not a grant or gift! We now have folks, several of whom want to be president, that want to forgive ALL student loans.
Once upon a time, vagrancy was a crime. Now anyone can just pitch a tent on the streets, of many major cities in the U.S., and use the street for a potty..........and get away with it. It's even encouraged in some places.
Although I do think about it, I'm just too old to become a bad girl! It isn't likely that I will change my morals at this stage of the game. I will keep returning my library books on time, driving under the speed limit and obeying traffic signals. I won't be smoking pot, anytime soon. And, I'm going to keep paying my bills.
Dear God. As your children, we know right from wrong. Help us to be good examples to others, who may be a bit confused.
Every time I look in the paper, or on line, I find that law breakers, convicted criminals and general scofflaws are being pardoned, forgiven and lauded for their crimes.
Case in point. Our brand new, millennial mayor, has just pardoned all non-violent marijuana criminals, in the city. If I am not mistaken, smoking and selling weed is still against several laws.
And, my husband and I had student loans. We paid them back, with interest. That's what a "loan" is. It is not a grant or gift! We now have folks, several of whom want to be president, that want to forgive ALL student loans.
Once upon a time, vagrancy was a crime. Now anyone can just pitch a tent on the streets, of many major cities in the U.S., and use the street for a potty..........and get away with it. It's even encouraged in some places.
Although I do think about it, I'm just too old to become a bad girl! It isn't likely that I will change my morals at this stage of the game. I will keep returning my library books on time, driving under the speed limit and obeying traffic signals. I won't be smoking pot, anytime soon. And, I'm going to keep paying my bills.
Dear God. As your children, we know right from wrong. Help us to be good examples to others, who may be a bit confused.
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