Two years later

Two years ago today our governor announced that schools were shutting down.  Obviously, it is a day I vividly remember.  I know now that none of us truly understood what was happening.  To say that day was life changing is an understatement.

I remember how scary it was, especially in the beginning.  I remember being unnerved just going to the grocery, and hoping and praying that we didn't contract anything while there.  I remember being riveted by the daily press conferences at 2:00 each and every day.  I had no idea when I walked out of school two years ago today that I would not get to walk back in as a substitute, not only that year, but for many years at least, and maybe ever.  To be honest, that is truly my biggest regret about the pandemic.

While I remember the fears and the difficulties, oh goodness, I remember the wonderful family times we had as well.  So much togetherness, and it was lovely.  I remember family walks with so much laughter, family drives with so much laughter, movies and games, all with so much laughter.  Those are the memories I hold so dear to my heart.  I am so very, very grateful for the time we were given together as a family.  In so many ways, our days were just so simple.

It's been life changing certainly, and I'm very grateful that our family has not necessarily been personally touched by so much tragedy that has occurred during this pandemic.  I'm also appreciative of the fact that while we are not out of the woods, numbers are low and I feel safe being out again.  It's just hard to believe it has all been two years!