2020 Shelter in Place

    We have been sheltering in place for nearly two weeks.  It is so difficult to truly wrap my mind around this.  People not permitted to work, schools closed, church services not permitted, children kept from their friends, restaurants serving only take out, and standing six feet away from anyone we might encounter has become the norm of the day.  We have been told this will probably last through April.  And, to top it off, the weather is dreary here in central Texas.  Dark clouds, rain, and thunder help drive the isolation to a new level.
      Yesterday, before the rain started, Bob and I went for a drive to see the Bluebonnets.  They and the Paintbrush were absolutely beautiful!  I am not sure what the yellow flowers are but, when there are patches of Bluebonnets, Paintbrush, and these yellow flowers tossed into the mix, I see the marvelous hand of God.  Who else could 'paint' such a scene along the roads, on the hillsides, and through the fields.  Amazing!  Exactly what I needed to lift me from the funk in which I had found myself.
      Earlier this week I was sitting on the deck and looked down to see an inchworm crawling on my leg.  Just inching along!  I watched him for awhile, and then I put my hand down to see if he might climb onto my hand.  He did!  It's the little things!  He probably fell from the Mimosa tree.  Bob was going to put him on the tree, but he fell from his hand and disappeared.
      I was able to talk with my neighbor across the street, as I put the trash can out.  Come to find out, her little girl has a birthday on Sunday, but of course no party is planned. She will be five.  I have asked my grandchildren to help me make her day special.  Hopefully, we will.
      I enjoy watching the birds as they come into the back yard to eat three times a day: dove, blue jays, cardinals and a few other species.  And, of course the squirrels.  The squirrels remind me of frolicking children.  They seem to have so much fun hanging from the trees!  Of course, John D. and Wes G. would disagree.
      Chrystal, her kids, and I went walking Tuesday trying to maintain social distancing.  Domenick,
 aka Little Guy, was wound up!  He talked, telling stories, non-stop!  Chrys had to force him to let
Madison talk.  Madison thinks he needs to stay home next time we walk.  haha
      We will get through this by God's grace.  I do realize that some are not able to see anyone, and this is heart breaking.  If you know anyone totally alone, please, check on him or her.  Send a card, speak from a distance...something.  We are all in this together!  May God bless each and everyone of you!