Coronavirus: Shout Out

A shout out to all the moms and dads out there having to raise children during this pandemic, especially little children. And if you’re working full time while doing it, here’s a virtual hug as well. I want you to know that you’re all rock stars, and you’re doing a great job. It may not always seem like it, and I’m sure nobody is telling you how appreciated you are, but you are. They couldn’t do it without you.

It’s a tough, stressful job. You are pushed to the end of your rope all day, every day. Your patience is tested. Your endurance is tested. Your love is tested. I get it, I’m there with you. From someone who broke a light switch by throwing a watering can across the room (long story), I understand. The only advice I can give is to breath and pray...a lot. And remember 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, tell yourself over and over, “Love is patient, love is kind. It’s slow to anger.” And you love your family, so be patient and be kind, and let God take care of the rest. It’s not the people you’re really mad at, it’s the situation. If you want to be angry, then be angry at the coronavirus. It’s the one that’s causing your current predicament.

And know that someone out there, maybe a stranger writing on a blog, appreciates and understands what you’re going through. You are not alone, and you’re loved. We got this!