Random Gratitudes In Quarantine

Hi friends, 

Sorry I've been MIA.

We've  been in quarantine.  

Monday, Dec. 7th Mike and I both tested positive with Covid. 

Here are a few gratitudes from my past few days... 

I'm thankful for the kind male nurse who did our tests

he was so gentle.  

The other nurse who came in with the news and examined us.  

 for their bravery and compassion.

I'm thankful for Myguy ... the kindest person 

anyone could ever quarantine with. 

For his  open arms when I had panic like attacks 

in the night coz I felt like I couldn't breathe right. 

For his outloud prayers that chase my fears away. 

For  reminders to have faith... 

and a visual of a tiny, little mustard seed.  

For a cup of bedside ice water. 

And  night time showers together and gift of long marriage.

For a friend who texted 

this screenshot to my phone when I told her I was having those panic attacks  

The last two nights  these verses were God's 

oxygen.  

For His living word  and  my friend who took the time to send it. 

For our hard working roofers who are staying after it on our house

knowing we are in here with something they don't want to catch.  

For our oldest son and his girlfriends' health who are also 

fighting this virus.  

For puppies born in their living room amid illness... 

joy of new birth.  10 new wagging tails.  

For our other son trying to hold things together at work...

a most difficult job because he too is quarantined at home since he was 

with his dad. 

For twinkling lights on our tree... 

for really good friends who lift you up

for a walk around the house at noon when the roofers go to lunch

and seeing deer in the pasture

For our comfortable bed ... 

and the special handmade afghan Debbie made.

spaghettios- childhood comfort food when you cant smell or taste

warm and thick wide calf compression socks

baggy sweatshirts and elastic waist pants

a hand to hold

making the bed together so we can get back in it

(he thinks Im crazy but I can't get into an unmade bed??)

chapstick

talking to blake on the phone and getting to hear her say 

I love you Grammy n Papa.. I missu!- in her singsong voice.

a new appreciation for all we have... right now

Thank you God for all these things 

and so much more...

thank you for my everything.