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Quarantine

Never, ever, ever did I ever even remotely expect to experience a pandemic in my lifetime or be quarantined for anything except a stomach bug. 

Coming into 2021, I thought the fog had lifted and we were about to see blue skies and sunshine but in our neck of the woods it seems to have gotten worse. 

I'm a stick-your-head-in-the-sand kind of girl. I don't like politics. I don't listen to the news. I don't trust the news! I tend to keep my views to myself. I dislike (I almost typed "hate) all the hate-spewing. I think most things are personal and we still live in the United States. I better confess that there are some things on which I stand and  I refuse to compromise- I choose life always! I declare the name of Jesus and will not back down. I see both sides of the coin with the vaccine so I don't debate it. I chose to get mine due to multiple health issues and I'm overweight on top of it. I have an elderly mother-in-law and my daughter wanted me to. 

I missed 2 months being away from my daughter and her family last year due to Quarantine. My son is a PA. His work is "essential." And he and his family were cautious but didn't believe the world should stop spinning.  I've missed 2 months of work this year due to Quarantine. I've been tested 4 times and all negative but I was sick for 6 weeks. My daughter went out last year only when necessary. They didn't eat a meal out or frequent a store in a year. Guess who got vaccinated this year, rarely goes out and still got Covid? Yes, my baby girl and her family except me and Harper. I was there that week, thus the quarantine!

But, God is still good and His ways are higher than our ways. I saw Christy's little family come together in a way that would have been impossible pre-Covid. When their baby boy was born, Christy's vision had changed significantly. She was diagnosed as "legally blind." She started working from home. She can no longer drive. She can't just jump in the car and go anywhere like most young mothers. She can't see her babies across the room. She recognizes them by the clothes they have on. She's lost her central vision and can see them when they're close and still sees their beautiful faces. Honestly, she functions so well that I almost forget sometimes. But it's life for her and it's real and it's hard and it hurts this mama's heart. I was getting their kids, working and getting in late and Covid hit. Christy's husband began to work from home and he's been amazing. He has stepped up to the plate, getting the kids to school and home again, getting them to the doctor, picking up meds and still working full time at home. Thank God for Amazon and Publix Delivery. God has been faithful. He is good. His mercies are new every morning. We  trusted Him last year and we still trust Him now.

I thought you'd enjoy some of their quarantine pictures last year and this year. 


Inside picnics. This year. Compare the rest. They grew up!

Kindergarten was hard for this baby. She's a social butterfly and this cramped her style. 

But they both enjoyed lots of bubbles and sunshine, the real Vitamin D!

The whole family got really close. These two love each other so much!

The family took a trip to a farm on Memorial Day last year. It was their first trip out in 2 months. 


But she missed her graduation. 😩

This year, Harper started first grade. She went to school 3 days in August and was out the rest of the month. Her dad and brother got Covid ten days after mom and that made her quarantine even longer. 




And this little guys loves to be home. Doesn't know a world of the busy Pre-Covid because he's been in quarantine all the life he remembers. He keeps us laughing. 


I'll admit that sometimes I get anxious and afraid but God is still good and still we trust Him. I've discovered that the best quarantine is with Him anyway.

What good in your life has been the result of Covid?



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  1. Awesome post and photos...I was deathly ill spring of 2019, BEFORE they knew what it was. Almost died. Fast forward, I was tested for antibodies; a positive test means you had Covid. YEP, positive. I refuse to take the vaccine, personal choice, personal reasons, but we all know I run my mouth, grin. I am so tired of the government and others pushing this stuff, enough. I am an adult, period. ANYWAYS, how sad it is that your grandbabies have lived their lives in quarantined? Oh, I gave up my teaching license, t hey wanted me to be vaccinated and still wear a mask and NOW NY has mandated 2 yr. olds to wear masks, sigh...its just never ending...folks have to get back to living, period. Inflation, joblessness etc. Fear porn is being peddled...OH WHERE WAS I? Sorry about that. AWESOME POST AND PHOTOS! You always make me smile, Bonnie. AND I forgot to send that email...sigh.

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  2. Covid taught me that it's OK to stay home. Just when we felt like it was letting us get back to somewhat normal, wham... it all hit again. My husband and I both got the vaccine but I understand and respect those who choose not to. I get out occasionally but always mask-up! Your family pictures are precious! Enjoy your day dear friend, HUGS!

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  3. This post is how we've lived since March 2020. We do go out more again but still very cautious. We have discovered once more what life is like with out the crazy busy and it's good! Masking is not terrible, curbside pickup saves time, thankful for virtual options where in person wasn't and thankful for a vaccine too. Life goes on and still determined to learn from all this! (although I do express my impatience time and time again, sigh.) Sending hugs your way, dear friend!

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