Ebeth's 4 and no more

     How many days of isolation/quarantine does it take to break you down? I don't mean curl up in a fetal position, but I am referring to a struggle mentally with embracing a positive outlook overall.      First it depends upon what time frame you calculate. Last Wednesday, March 18th was my kids first day home. Home being a relative word for the oldest daughter. She had a friend spend the night because we knew it would likely be quite sometime to be together again. She spent the night with that friend for her bday a day later and then babysat her special needs cousin because her mom had to work. SO, for her the first day started on March 25th. On the other hand, I could say my date began on March 24th. I worked the first day with no kids in the classroom then proceeded to make phone conferences, and finish up church work, along with school work, I met parents for forgotten things. Regardless of the actual date, we calculate the beginning clearly. Is there...

   If you know me, then you know I like to reflect, analyze, jest, and much more. I rarely spend time with people who think like m, whicht frustrates me beyond all else. This however is no surprise to God, my creator. Knowing that is true, also knowing that He does all things for a defined purpose I am left with more thinking and pondering.      Joy-what makes YOU feel joy? Like truly sunshine on a rainy day, walking on clouds kinda joy? Don't get all lame with me by saying chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven, or the sound of spring rain on a day you do not have to get out of bed. I mean JOY written in all caps? 2 things come to my mind first. One when I am with my entire family talking, enjoying each other's company. We can be at home playing a game, watching tv/movie WITHOUT devices in hands or out and about anywhere.           The 2nd thing is intellectual conversation. For example I recently had an incredible discussion wi...