Coronavirus Quarantine

We've been quarantined due to the Coronavirus pandemic.  We have been asked to stay home as much as possible and distance ourselves from other people in an effort to slow the spread of Covid-19. Grandpa Mike has been quarantined at Maple Springs and we aren't allowed in there to visit him. We've been trying to talk to him on the phone and send letters. It's been tough on him. Here at home things are okay. Clint has been home for spring break. His school has gone completely online. He is heading back to Cedar City for now, to see how things are down there. But he may pack up and head home since he can do school from home. Kori has still been working so far, trying to get Bridgerland online for their students. Colton's job has been okay so far. Their restaurants are taking a hit because people aren't going out, but their drive thrus are staying open. Wes has still been going in to work and he is busy. At home, we have been having church from home, playing lots of games and doing puzzles, going for walks, face timing Colton's family, watching movies, and taking stock of our food storage and what we have to use so we don't have to go to the grocery store too often. These are crazy times and it feels very surreal. But we've learned a few things, and I've started a quarantine journal.

Day 1 - I have to trust people. My dad is locked in at Maple Springs and I can't visit. I have to be at their mercy to take care of him. I have to be trusting.

Day 2 - At least with modern technology, we don't have to feel completely shut out from the rest of the world. It's actually helping us feel united in a way, and I can still do my calling via text and email.

Day 3 - You gotta have a sense of humor! Luckily for our family, we have this in spades!

Day 4 - We can worship from home. The Lord truly prepared us with the Come Follow Me program and all we have available from the church. We may not be able to attend church, but we know what to do from home.

Day 5 - We're all in this together. We've never seen anything on a global scale like this. It helps me feel comforted that everyone in the whole world understands, and in most cases are reaching out to help each other.

Day 6 - I need to be more careful and less wasteful with the food I buy. I'm trying to use the food I have in the fridge before it goes bad, and not be so rigid about my menu.

Day 7 - The temple can be a strength even if I can't go. The temple is closed right now, but today I drove to the temple, parked, and just prayed and pondered. I felt such peace. I'm so grateful for the covenants I've made and the blessing of being sealed to my family forever.

Day 8 - Texting and technology are great, but actually talking, even if it's on the phone or face time are way better.

Day 9 - I'm so thankful for our prophet, his counsel and his comforting words.

Day 10 - The sunshine is helping me not feel so cooped up. I'm glad it's March and not January.

Day 11 - Church is different at home. In some ways better. I think without all the programs and socialization the "church" offers, it's easier to focus on the Savior, what He would have me do, and just Him as the light and the way.