Things On My Mind

[image error]Life changes for all of us. Today and for some time, I am sheltering in place with my dear sister-in-law, the partner of Isaac Thapedi who I wrote about a few weeks ago. Yes, we are on our way to Chicago, but will be staying here until the purchase of our home in Chicago is completed and we can move in.

But today I am thinking of the loss of John Lewis.  Last evening we watched a film about his life GOOD TROUBLE. I recommend it to all of you. You will laugh, you will cry. You will be awed by his strength, his humanity and will deeply feel our country’s loss. His contributions to our country will be forever remembered. So if we have to sacrifice now and again by wearing a mask, we can do this. That’s what I often said to my maternity patients when they were in labor. They were in pain, but I did all I could to help them deal with the pain, and as a woman who had been gifted with three children, I knew the pain would end. And now some of the things we are going through like Covid and change in our  lives each day–require the same principle–we can do this. 

HOW ARE YOU COPING?

Maybe you have a coping mechanism to share–a phrase, a song, a photo. Please share. I am also working on my husband’s laptop and so my ability to write this post is hampered a bit. I won’t be able to add a photo. But I am thinking of all of you. Thanks for reading.