Yesterday and today we have sunshine and how wonderful to see it. Just going outside and talking to the neighbors is great. I went out this past week and I have to tell you, it freaked me out and I wasn't sure I would ever leave the house again. Went through the drive through to pay my property taxes which seemed like a good thing to do. I wore gloves to open and close the bank drawer and put my stuff in. Then you don't want to touch anything in the car so you take them off. I went to the meat market to get chicken since "they" said there would be a shortage. All I wanted was two chicken breasts. When I got there, there were 13 people in line six feet apart which made the line all across the front and around the corner of the building. I just couldn't do it. Some had masks on, some did not. You can only have seven people in the little market at a time and that seemed like a lot for the size of it. I came home. I am such a wuss. I brooded all day and decided I can't live like that. My granddaughter just moved into her first apartment with her girlfriend so I got stuff together for her and drove to my sons to drop it off. I put the boxes on the porch and he opened the door, waved and took them inside. I felt so much better just driving and seeing others but not having to interact. I am usually a pretty upbeat person and see the good side of things but this showed me another side of myself I didn't like. Fear. I know I am in that group of age and underlying conditions and the Gov. isn't opening up just yet and said stay home several more weeks. I'm not sure how I will be in a few weeks. Ain't nobody got time for this! It can sure mess with your mind. Sorry for being such a downer but it really scared me. My craft room is looking very safe right now.
In keeping with my facemask card for this covid event here is another fun little card. Hope you like it.
And inside -
Be kind to one another.
In keeping with my facemask card for this covid event here is another fun little card. Hope you like it.
And inside -
Be kind to one another.
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Good morning friend!! I wish I could be there to give you a hug, but well, I can't even do that, can I? This will be over soon and boy this will be a year to remember, right? I should probably be writing this all down in a diary or journal, just in case, you know, that I lose my mind and can't remember it at all!! I would probably be a basket case as well if I couldn't see my kiddos. Lacey took the test and was negative for having covid...she does my shopping, so I feel pretty confident being around her, we just don't hug yet and keep our distance. And Dina is right next door, she has not been anywhere except in a car, so she is fine to be around, just no hugging yet! Neither family has been sick at all, so I feel good about that. It helps that we only have 102 cases in all of Oregon that have died, and sadly they have all been elderly with underlying conditions. I am glad you got to ZOOM with your son...you crack me up, like with your comment about flattening the curve, you had me in stitches! You are so clever!! I did a zoom last Sunday with a few gals from the Seize the Birthday team, that was so fun to meet on camera and talk! How is Sharon doing? Staying well and healthy I hope and her husband as well? I hope you have a great weekend! Sounds like you need to do another ZOOM party with your kids! "love" your card, that gave me another chuckle, as did the one with the face mask!! Too too cute!!
Well you know, fear is not all bad. It's one way God helps us not be as stupid as humans can be! 2 of our neighbors were chatting & playing in one of their front yards with 3 kids. The men even shook hands, for crying out loud!! Thank goodness I have some fear that keeps me from acting so irresponsibly. I never went out that much, but I do miss the days of running into a store to just look around & pick up something I want. But, that will eventually come & I'm so grateful none of us are sick or standing in food lines. So glad you have family near & that your granddaughter can shop for you. We mostly do on-line ordering & pick up outside--no contact. You haven't lost your sense of humor as demonstrated with this cute card! Sending hugs that are totally safe--Greta
Yeah...it's a different world out there, so many changes. But in the midst of it all you can find peace in God. He knows the beginning and the end and has complete control of this pandemic. My mind is not accepting this covid 19 pandemic for some reason and all the experts seem to disagree with each other, sometimes you don't know who to believe. Just want this whole mess to clear up so we can go back to living normal, whatever that was. WI has yet another month of quarantine. Who knows after that will they say another month???? Sometimes I think "they" are preparing us for a Socialized Communistic country. I hope God takes us out of this world before that happens. Raptured in the twinkling of an eye!!! Love your card...so cute, how did you make that little roll of TP??? Keep looking up, better days are coming.
Yes a different lifestyle at the moment but must admit we are managing with the 3 local shops 5mins walk away just short on some tinned stuff and flour -just really missing the grandaughters one had her 11th birthday last week and the other her 13th yest they are at their Mums and son took us in the car to talk to them from the end of the garden not seen them for 6 weeks -they brought the laptop out for music and danced for us.Your card is absolutely brilliant love it
Carol x
we share your fear and your pain. Love your card :) xxx
Brenda yes this is a new world, we are all going to have to learn how to keep a little distance for a long time yet. Crafting is helping many of us get through our days.
When I see your TP card it brings the biggest smile to my face, absolutely love your card.
Ah Brenda, I am so sad you are having such a tough time with all this going on around you.
Over here we also have queues outside food shops - one person per household allowed to go shopping - one person, one trolley. Hand santiser for your trolley handle (and you,) 2 metres apart at all times, no driving any distance other than to do your essential shopping and allowed to go for an hour's exercise each day. I find shopping very stressful. We go together, husband does our shop at one store and I go on to another to shop for an elderly neighbour who is 'shielded'.
It IS difficult.
My Mother-in-law has been confined indoors completely for the last 6 weeks and there is no end in sight for her as she is also in a very vulnerable group. We have not seen her since we went into lockdown as she lives too far away for us to justify the travel distance.
I fear that things are to remain like this for a long while yet and we have to try and come to terms that our lives have changed forever. I am optimistic about the future but things will not be the same and there's a long road ahead until the scientists come up with a vaccine to keep us all safe. Meanwhile it is OK to be afraid - in a way, being a little scared keeps you safe and stops you taking unnecessary risks and you will next time you go out to shop take it all in your stride. It's not too bad shopping when the store has only a few people in it - quite calming!!
Really smiled at this card - if I could find one of those idiots who were panic buying all the toilet rolls at the start of this pandemic, I would get you to send it to them!x
Brilliant card Brenda, really made my day! Times are so different and I agree it's challenging getting your head around things. Stay safe, it will improve in time. Some of our stores do home deliveries for those who need it, of course you have to be close to town for that! Thinking of you, Cathy x
You have every right to be fearful. There are so many unknowns with this virus and it’s changing/mutating all the time.
But your awesome card brought a big smile to my face. So fun!
Hi Brenda, you have been on my mind with all that is going on, glad you have been able to at least see your son and drop some bits and pieces off for your granddaughter. I think we have spoken to our neighbours only once a week if we see them out, but mostly we stay inside or in the garden. I love your card and will have to go back through your blog to see your other cards. Stay well... Megan
You have expressed so well what so many of us are feeling, Brenda. I'm sorry you went through that, but very proud of you for getting back in your car and driving again to show fear that it's not the boss of you! Plus, I'm sure it was wonderful and helpful just to clap eyes on one of your boys! I think the only thing that properly distracts me is purging, but I don't know if that's normal or weird. Well, that and wodka and Nellie and the Mister. Not necessarily in that order, but sometimes! Let's zoom next time we talk. I think seeing friends faces, even online, is also helpful and I'd love to see you and that hatchet hair of yours! I can show you my white roots! Lots of love, Darnell p.s. Well, oh crap, pun intended, forgot to say that this card ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOL, I love your card...made me chuckle! Don’t be too hard on yourself about being scared. I think a lot of us are but won’t admit it. You got out, that’s half the battle!
It's good to be careful in these times, my friend. There are so many unknowns about this virus that it is scary. I keep telling myself that there's more I can do than can't and try to do what I can. I'm spending lots of time making cards but nothing as cute as this tiny toilet paper roll! However did you do that? I've yet to make the face mask. Maybe today. Nance says everybody in the ER hasn't got a card yet. For now, we'll have to visit our family and friends from a distance. Hug yourself. It helps!
You are not alone. We are feeling that loneliness as well. But we did get a little boost yesterday when our son-in-law and daughter and one of our grandsons stopped by for a half hour for a distanced visit with us. No hugs but just seeing them in person helped a lot. As to your card, that is so cute and fun. I love the roll of toilet paper you made. How uplifting with that bit of humor you injected with that design. Take care and I am sending you a virtual hug from me. Stay focused on the future when we will once again be able to visit like we used to.
This depressing condition is the reality right now all over the world. We are small country and don't have so much problems as you have. But the town I'm living in is in top 5 in Slovenia. This would be good if this will be in some other category. I'm thankful that my family is safe and healty. Although I'm in stress every time I have to go to the shop. And every morning when I have to drive to job. But I hope it will be over. One day in the near future. :-)
I'm happy to see that you have'n loose your sence for humor. Your card is super funny and perfect for the occasion named covid. :-)
Stay safe and stay positive!
Hugs, Sonja
Oh Brenda you do crack me up with these fun cards. Love this one. I stress out just thinking about having to leave the house at some point in the future. I so do not want to be in any second wave third or even fourth wave just because we all thought it was safe to resume life as normal. Normal will be a new normal . Stay safe and well . We are all in this together even though we may be apart. Hugs Mrs A.
Brilliant card Brenda, I dread having to venture out shopping! our Son still doing ours, wont hear of us doing our own yet, to be honest I dont fancy doing our shop at all!. least we walk the dog and I have my craft.
Stay safe Pam x
Oh gosh, I love your card - it's so much fun! I think we're all feeling the same way as you, but I've chosen not to live in fear. I look around me and see not a single person I know who came down with the virus, so I turned the tv off weeks ago and just live my life the best possible way. Things are made far worse than they are by the media, so I don't buy all of the drama. I'm too old to live in fear so I don't. I think I'm going to die every time I don a mask, so my trips out are rare. I get sick and it takes me half a day to recover once I remove the mask, so it's just not worth it. Now we are being frightened into meat shortages and murdering hornets - what next? I'm ready to just go suck in as many germs as possible and let this virus take me if it has a mind to. I'm not living in fear for what time I have left on this earth. Stay strong, I'm on your side!
A lot of us are feeling the way you are Brenda. So you are alone, but not alone. Reaching out on-line is a safe way to stay in touch. Sorry you had to go through that rough time being out, but happy to hear that you went out again later to drop of things for your granddaugher at your son's house. Just seeing him, even from a distance, must have made you feel better. I am finding I am on the phone a lot more than normal. Hearing my family's and friend's voices does make me feel better. Sending a big squishy hug to you ~~~~~
Your card is so funny! It gave me a good laugh. Thanks for that Brenda! xx
A fun card Brenda, you haven't lost your sense of humour.
It can be a bit scary out there, I find I have good days and not such good days, I expect it helped to type up your post, not as good as talking to someone but I hope it made you feel a little better.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x
Dearest Brenda my heart goes out to you. I echo all the comments that have already been said and remember you are not alone x. Fun and fabulous card with a great sense of humour x.
Such a funny card and beautifully made and we all have our down days- we don't have to paint on a happy smile all of the time. Hope you are doing okay.
You are not alone Brenda in your apprehension of going out . I am adement about not setting foot outside of my garden except for an occasional walk in the evening along the country lane and back to safety. Everything comes int9mthid house via my ability sourcing it on the internet . If ?I can
Oops hit wrong button. If I can’t we simply don’t have it. We are seeing gradual restrictions being lifted here in the
Uk of being allowed out to excercise more then once a day and garden centres being reopened. I am not going anywhere until there is a vaccine so I could be in it for the like no haul! This is a super fun little card. Love it. Keep on crafting and be safe and well. Hugs
Mrs A.
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